Kara M Kockelman

2 months ago | houstonchronicle.com | Luke Metzger |Kara M Kockelman

With projected demand for electricity and water skyrocketing, Texas lawmakers are worried we won't have enough supply to keep the lights on and the faucets flowing. While most of the attention has been paid to increasing supply, the Legislature shouldn't forget to look at the demand side too. One promising solution? Giving more Texans the freedom to choose smaller, more efficient homes. Texas is one of America's fastest-growing states.