Understanding Community-Centered Financing for Clean Energy
Access to clean energy should not depend on income, geography, or access to traditional banking relationships. Yet in many under-resourced Texas communities, financial barriers prevent…
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How Clean Energy Financing Builds Long-Term Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is one of the most pressing challenges facing Texas families today. Rising home prices, increasing rents, insurance costs, and property taxes often dominate…
What Energy Burden Really Means for Texas Families
When conversations turn to clean energy and affordability, one term comes up often but is not always clearly explained: energy burden. For many Texas families,…
Winter-Proofing Your Home with Battery Storage
Winter-proofing your home is vital. When winter weather hits Texas, it doesn’t just bring cold temperatures, it brings power outages, grid instability, and sudden spikes…
Why Financial Sustainability is Critical to an Equitable Energy Transition
Equitable clean energy access does not happen by accident. It requires long-term commitment, reliable capital, and systems that can withstand economic shifts, policy changes, and…
How CEFTX Is Scaling Equitable Clean Energy in Texas
Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) is entering a defining new chapter. After several years of piloting programs, testing financing models, and building trusted partnerships,…
Breaking Barriers to Electric Vehicle Ownership in Texas
Launched in collaboration with the City of Austin Fleet Mobility Services, Foundation Communities, and Texas EV, Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) Electric Vehicle (EV)…
How HVAC Contractors Can Win Big in the Texas Market (2025–2026 Edition)
The HVAC industry in Texas is experiencing unprecedented growth, presenting significant opportunities for contractors. With a market size of $11.4 billion in 2025 and over…
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How Families Can Stay Resilient Amid Rising Energy Costs
As the U.S. braces for record-breaking electricity consumption in 2025 and 2026, households across the country, especially those with limited incomes, are facing a new…
Leadership, Milestones, and Momentum: Clean Energy Fund of Texas 2025 Board Retreat Recap
In June 2025, Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) convened its annual Board Retreat in Houston, a pivotal moment to reflect on progress, welcome new…