Waste Reduction at EFH

EFH and its businesses are committed to reducing the impact they have on the environment through vigorous recycling, aggressive use of recycled materials and drastically slashed hazardous waste generation. Because of the nature of their businesses, Oncor and Luminant in particular generate opportunities for waste reduction that go far beyond aluminum cans and office paper.

Waste Reduction at Oncor

Oncor's waste management group recycles and rehabilitates nearly every piece of equipment the company uses. In 2008, more than 19 million pounds of field materials were recycled. Oncor's recycling commitment extends to using 54,000 tons of recycled steel for towers for 800 miles of new transmission lines as part of CREZ, one of the biggest green-energy initiatives in the nation.

Waste Reduction at Luminant

Luminant's programs to reduce chemical use, replace hazardous substances with nonhazardous ones and minimize and reuse materials have significantly reduced waste of all kinds and increased recycling and development of marketable products.

Waste Reduction at TXU Energy

TXU Energy aggressively recycles office material, uses post-waste content whenever possible and takes vigorous steps to reduce the use of materials in its offices. TXU Energy headquarters is silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.

Green Facilities

See Green Initiatives above for more information.

Small Changes, Better Texas

A commitment to a better Texas pushes Oncor to make environmental choices that make the state a better place, and the company offers small changes consumers can make as well. Check out Small Changes. Better Texas. to see how Oncor is improving the world around us.