From Audubon Texas: https://tx.audubon.org/news/responsibly-sited-renewables-are-heatwave-buffer-texasBy Lisa Gonzalez, Vice President and Executive Director As temperatures soared past 100°F across Texas this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) projected a new May record for statewide electricity demand—highlighting the increasing strain on our power grid. In recent years, we have seen the system pushed to the edgeContinue reading “Audubon: Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas”
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Vesper Energy Reaches Major Milestone with Hornet Solar Project: Final Module Installed
Source: https://vesperenergy.com/vesper-energy-reaches-major-milestone-with-hornet-solar-project-final-module-installed/ Vesper Energy is proud to announce the successful installation of over 1 million panels at its Hornet Solar project. With 1.36 million total panels to be installed as part of the Hornet Solar project, this milestone represent significant progress toward Vesper Energy’s work to complete one of the largest single-phase solar projects in theContinue reading “Vesper Energy Reaches Major Milestone with Hornet Solar Project: Final Module Installed”
Avangrid Solar Project to Deliver $40 Million in Local Property Tax Benefits
Big news for Falls County and the future of clean energy in Texas: Avangrid’s newly announced solar farm is projected to generate an estimated $40 million in property taxes over its lifetime. This major investment not only brings more renewable power to our state but also strengthens local communities by supporting schools, infrastructure, and essential public services.Continue reading “Avangrid Solar Project to Deliver $40 Million in Local Property Tax Benefits”
APA Provides Testimony In Opposition to Anti-Renewables Texas Senate Bill 819
The Advanced Power Alliance submitted testimony to the Senate Business and Commerce Committee in opposition to the misguided proposals found in Texas Senate Bill 819. The bill will establish a variety of new restrictions on private landowners seeking to host renewable energy projects SB 819 will place new environmental fees on private companies developing renewableContinue reading “APA Provides Testimony In Opposition to Anti-Renewables Texas Senate Bill 819”
Texas’ Clean Energy Boom Faces Onslaught of Anti-Renewable Bills
Legislators in the state, which leads the nation in building solar and wind, have circulated about 60 proposals to curb renewable development and boost gas. Source: Politico on March 21, 2025 No one builds renewables like Texas. In the first month of 2025, Texas installed more renewables and batteries than 41 other states did inContinue reading “Texas’ Clean Energy Boom Faces Onslaught of Anti-Renewable Bills”
Texas Broke Its Solar, Wind, and Battery Records in One Spring Week
Renewables and batteries are playing an increasingly crucial role for the state in the shoulder season, when coal and gas plants fall offline in large numbers. Source: Canary Media on March 10, 2025 As winter turns to spring, Texas is setting new records with its nation-leading clean energy fleet. In just the first week ofContinue reading “Texas Broke Its Solar, Wind, and Battery Records in One Spring Week”
Baker: Texas Needs to Invest Big in Energy Transmission to Be Competitive
The Texas Legislature should encourage a planning process that creates a truly cost-efficient system, meeting the state’s needs today and enabling its growth tomorrow. Bryn Baker is senior director of policy and markets at the Texas Energy Buyers Alliance, which represents employers and large electricity buyers across the state. This piece appeared in the AustinContinue reading “Baker: Texas Needs to Invest Big in Energy Transmission to Be Competitive”
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas. “Texas is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the entire world,” said Governor Abbott. “This is owed to the hard work and determination of the men and women of the energy industry.Continue reading “Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council”
New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released an analysis highlighting how recent significant additions of energy storage capacity over the past year in Texas has resulted in lower energy costs for consumers, the ability to avoid conservation appeals, and has enabled the power grid to better navigate extreme weather events. Key findings include: ERCOT has confirmed theContinue reading “New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas”
Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council Releases Report to 89th Texas Legislature
Today, the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council released its report titled, “Hydrogen Energy Development in Texas – A Report for the 89th Texas Legislature“. The Council is composed of leaders from government and industry including: Christi Craddick, Chairman Railroad Commission of Texas; Richard Fenza, Air Liquide; Preston Kurtz, Air Products & Chemicals; Nigel Jenvey, BakerContinue reading “Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council Releases Report to 89th Texas Legislature”