The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region is expected to grow by 43% from 2026 to 2050, to an estimate of 12.3 million. Conservation and resource efficiency will be critical to accommodating growth while also preserving existing regional resources.  Implementing  energy management programs, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects can positively impact the North Central Texas region by reducing emissions through the reduction of power generation needed. The linkage between water and energy, or the energy-water nexus, is also important to reducing consumption of important water resources in North Central Texas.

Regional Energy Management Program

In 2018 the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) kicked off a regional effort with the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to offer water and energy conservation trainings and workshops, expand the use of the ENERGY STAR Building Portfolio Manager tool, provide assistance to local governments in taking advantage of SECO resources, and provide education and support to entities required to report annual energy reduction reports to SECO under Texas Health and Safety Code §388.005(c). To learn more about NCTCOG's initiatives that can support your entity's water and energy conservation efforts, please visit the NCTCOG Programs and Resources page below.

SECO's Local Government Energy Program 

SECO's Local Government Energy Program is available to all Texas' publicly funded: Cities, Counties, Public Independent School Districts, and Special Districts (Airports, Port Authorities, Utility Districts, Water Districts, and River Authorities). Its purpose is to provide a number of integrated services to assist in setting up and maintaining effective water and energy efficiency programs. The program assists entity officials through energy-efficient partnerships, technical support, preliminary energy assessment services, and training workshops. This program can provide free assistance with the various aspects of your organization's energy and water efficiency and assist with the identification and implementation of a wide range of energy and water-related facility and infrastructure upgrade and retrofit initiatives. To learn more about these resources, visit the SECO Programs and Resources page below.