The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to vote in March on a deal that environmental advocates, the Esto'k Gna Tribal Nation of Texas and local officials oppose.
The solar expansion comes as the utility works to close its coal-fired J.K. Spruce 1, one of the region's biggest sources of pollution, but environmentalists say it must do more.
Industrial developers describe large facilities as “minor” polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.
By Dylan Baddour and Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News, and Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune
None of the 10 largest companies here is enrolled in the United Nations-backed Science-Based Targets initiative or Climate Group's EP100 energy efficiency programs.
Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda said her request would stave off a rate increase while potentially protecting San Antonio from the instability of Texas' power grid.
Gloria Trevi, the groundbreaking Mexican pop singer-songwriter, electrified Freeman Coliseum on Saturday, bringing feminist lyrics, scintillating dance moves and an array of…