Glenn Hegar
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Agency Type: Providing

Texas A&M Forest Service

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CONVENTIONAL FUELS Gasoline & Diesel
ALTERNATIVE FUELS Bio fuel, Natural Gas

PROGRESS REPORT

The Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) pro-actively practices energy conservation methods and standards. All new construction is well insulated in both the walls and ceiling. TFS energy cost intensity average based on 2024 data was $1.39 per square foot for property owned by the agency. Based on the most recent available data, the national average for office buildings is $1.70 per square foot.

TFS completed the following repair and replacement project during fiscal year 2024:

  1. Installed new insulation to exterior walls and attic at the Conroe office.

At this time, there are no repairs or replacement projects planned for fiscal year 2025.

TFS replaced nine vehicles with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles during fiscal year 2024.

GOALS

TFS has a dispersed workforce across the state, with most staff located in very small offices.

Consumption of water and natural gas is very low and there are no opportunities to demonstrably impact their consumption in a cost-effective manner.

The agency has over the years implemented cost-effective strategies to reduce electricity consumption at its facilities. Given the small size of the agency-owned facilities and the low level of electrical consumption, there are no cost-effective opportunities to demonstrably affect electricity usage.

Utility Conservation Goals
Utility Target Year Benchmark Year Percentage Goal
Water 2025 2024 0
Electricity 2025 2020 0
Transportation Fuels 2025 2024 0
Natural Gas 2025 2024 0

STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING GOALS

N/A - There are no cost effective/ operationally feasible strategies to be implemented.

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

N/A

AGENCY FINANCE STRATEGY

N/A

EMPLOYEE AWARENESS PLAN

Not applicable.

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(Source: Building Owners and Managers Association International)


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