A new statewide survey commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies (March 22-30, 2025) reveals overwhelming support among Texas voters for clean energy solutions to meet the state’s growing energy demands. The biennial poll of 1,000 registered voters shows a clear preference for an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, emphasizing renewables, grid modernization, and market-driven policies to ensure reliability, affordability, and economic growth.
Key Highlights:
• Strong Support for Clean Energy: 84% of Texans support state efforts to accelerate clean energy development, with 44% strongly in favor. This includes 76% of Republicans, 88% of Independents, and 93% of Democrats. Support has grown steadily, with 72% viewing renewable energy favorably, up from 69% in 2023.
• Economic and Grid Benefits: 85% believe clean energy will create jobs and improve grid reliability (up from 79% and 82% in 2023). Notably, 81% of Republicans now see economic benefits, a 13% increase from 2023, and 53% believe clean energy will lower costs, a first for the majority of Republicans.
• Transmission Grid Upgrades: 95% agree that new transmission lines are essential to meet demands from population growth, economic expansion, and technologies like AI and data centers. Nearly 90% support these projects even in their own communities, with 84% favoring increased government spending to modernize the grid (46% strongly).
• Property Rights and Policy Support: 91% back protecting property owners’ rights to produce or lease land for renewable energy (51% strongly). Other popular policies include:
• Energy efficiency upgrades (93% favor, 51% strongly).
• Allowing non-utility electricity sales for more choice (90% favor, 51% strongly).
• Compensating homeowners/businesses for surplus renewable energy (90% favor, 51% strongly).
• Competitive bidding for transmission projects (89% favor, 49% strongly).
• Geothermal and Nuclear Momentum: 42% support more emphasis on geothermal energy, valued for its low carbon emissions and water contamination risks (82% find this compelling). Nuclear power sees record support, with 42% overall and 51% of Republicans favoring expansion, an 11% increase since 2020.
• Carbon Capture Support: 73% back Carbon Capture and Storage technology, with 68% support from Republicans and Independents, and 80% from Democrats.
• Free Market Preference: 61% prefer free market solutions over government mandates (38%) for clean energy production, though Democratic support for mandates has risen to 61%.
• Concerns Persist: 71% are concerned about China’s impact on U.S. energy security, with 78% of Republicans expressing worry. Only 45% are confident in Texas’ laws to prevent utility disruptions like Winter Storm Uri, with 61% of Independents and 59% of moderates skeptical. Voters are split (50% yes, 49% no) on paying more for grid reliability.
Why It Matters: As Texas faces unprecedented energy demands from a booming economy and population, CTEI’s survey underscores a mandate for clean energy policies that enhance reliability, create jobs, and preserve property rights. “Texans recognize that clean energy leads to greater customer choice, improved reliability, and better pricing,” said Matt Welch, CTEI State Director. By embracing renewables, geothermal, nuclear, and grid modernization, Texas can remain a national leader in energy innovation.
Explore the full survey results here and join the conversation about Texas’ energy future!