Wind and solar developers routinely follow a regimented, science-based protocol to evaluate sites for risks to species and their habitats and to mitigate any potential impacts, which include coordinating with the appropriate subject matter experts at state and federal wildlife agencies. Learn more in APA’s response to Senate Bill 819 (Kolkhorst).
Category Archives: 2025 Texas Resources
Senate Bill 388 (King)
SB 388 claims to promote reliability, but by slowing grid growth at a critical time, it risks achieving the opposite. Texas needs flexibility—not artificial limits on energy growth—to meet the demands of consumers and our economy.
APA Testimony to House Committee on Energy Resources – March 3, 2025
Read APA Vice President Judd Messer’s written testimony to the Texas House Committee on Energy Resources, provided on March 3, 2025.
Renewable Energy Technology in Texas
Texas is dominating in renewable energy development in the U.S. and is estimated to have installed nearly 80% more combined solar, wind and battery capacity than the next largest state. Learn more about these technologies.
Solar Safety: Myth vs Fact
Solar panels are not toxic and are safe for the environment. Myths mentioned at the May 15, 2024, Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing are not supported by facts or available data.
Responsible Land Use and Development
Details on existing industry commitment, unintended consequences of prior legislative proposals, and the responsible path forward.
REPORT: Clean Energy Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Government
A new report, ‘The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Investments Across Texas’, by Dr. Joshua Rhodes, Chief Technology Officer of IdeaSmiths LLC and a Research Scientist at The University of Texas at Austin, includes 2024 data and reveals investments in renewable energy projects will continue to benefit our economy and all Texans.
APA Legislative Priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature
Advanced Power Alliance champions an “All of the Above” and “More of Everything” approach to energy policy, recognizing the complementary strengths of all energy resources.
2024 APA Texas Fact Sheet
Get all the facts on Texas’ booming clean energy industry with the Advanced Power Alliance Texas fact sheet.