Abstract
Industry is Texas' largest consumer of energy (46+% of total). With foresight of the escalating cost of energy, it was apparent these additional costs to industry would have two adverse effects. First, the cost of their product to the consumer would increase, and second, the impact on industry would curtail growth and expansion which would have a detrimental impact on both employment and the Texas economy.
To combat this problem, the Energy Utilization Department of the Texas Industrial Commission was formed under funds provided by the U.S. Department of Energy with these funds administered by the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council.
This paper examines the program, its methodology, and the energy and financial benefits derived from its operation.
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