Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) announced today the completion of its 452 MW Texas Solar Nova complex in Kent County, Texas. The project, completed in two phases, will generate enough electricity to power over 190,000 homes each year. The $660 million investment in West Texas will contribute significantly to the local tax base, starting with anContinue reading “Clearway Announces Completion of 452 MW Solar Complex in Texas”
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EDP Renewables and Walmart Announce 15-Year Power Purchase Agreement in Texas
The agreement adds to a long-standing national partnership that includes 431 MW of offtake from both utility-scale and distributed generation sites across North America, EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the PPA,Continue reading “EDP Renewables and Walmart Announce 15-Year Power Purchase Agreement in Texas”
Texas now leads the nation in solar energy: What that means for the grid – Dallas Morning News
The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on March 18, 2024. AUSTIN — For about five hours on Feb. 25, electricity for most of Texas cost nothing. As the sun shone on a banner day of near-perfect sunny, mild and breezy weather across the state, wind and solar produced electricity at an unprecedentedContinue reading “Texas now leads the nation in solar energy: What that means for the grid – Dallas Morning News”
Opinion: Messer: The Texas Grid Did Its Job During the Freeze, But the Job’s not Done
The following opinion, authored by Judd Messer, APA Texas Vice President, appeared in the Dallas Morning News on January 22, 2024. Since the winter freeze of 2021, Texas policymakers have been working thoughtfully to ensure the ERCOT grid is able to withstand extreme temperatures, especially during the winter months and for longer periods of time. The LegislatureContinue reading “Opinion: Messer: The Texas Grid Did Its Job During the Freeze, But the Job’s not Done”
New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Renewable energy and battery energy storage projects continue to generate tens of billions of dollars in tax revenue and landowner payments while contributing significant and essential power generation resources to the electric grid, according to findings showing 2023 growth released by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA), Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), andContinue reading “New Data Confirms Renewable Energy’s Growing Contribution to the Texas Economy”
APA Statement on ERCOT Grid Performance During January Cold Snap
Advanced Power Alliance Texas Vice President Judd Messer today issued the following statement regarding Texas’ grid performance amid this week’s cold snap: “Texas’ power grid performed sufficiently during this week’s cold snap as resources worked in a complementary fashion to provide affordable and reliable power. Dispatchable power plants worked through frigid temperatures with no majorContinue reading “APA Statement on ERCOT Grid Performance During January Cold Snap”
Dallas Morning News: Texas Grid Passed a Big Cold Test
The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on January 17, 2024. The biggest question going in Texas this week was how our grid would perform as bone-chilling cold created record demand for energy across the state. The answer, so far, is reassuring if not cause for declaring victory. The number to keep in mindContinue reading “Dallas Morning News: Texas Grid Passed a Big Cold Test”
Texas Hits New Renewable Energy Production Record
Texas achieved a record amount of renewable energy production on Wednesday, peaking at just over 31,468 megawatts of combined solar and wind energy. The contribution of these resources to the state’s electric supply dramatically lowers the price of power for Texas consumers. “Texas needs every available megawatt to meet surging demand during prolonged high temperatures this summer, andContinue reading “Texas Hits New Renewable Energy Production Record”
New Analysis Quantifies Cost Savings and Reliable Capacity Contributions of Renewables in ERCOT
Among the benefits, in 2024, renewable generation in ERCOT will deliver $6 billion in net system operating cost savings and more than 18,000 MW of reliable capacity contributions. A new report published by NERA Economic Consulting (“NERA”) and Astrapé Consulting (“Astrapé”) objectively evaluates the impact of renewable energy generation on ERCOT system reliability and the pricesContinue reading “New Analysis Quantifies Cost Savings and Reliable Capacity Contributions of Renewables in ERCOT”
DuPont to Source Renewable Energy Through Wind Energy Center in Texas
DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center, a wind energy project resulting from a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is operational and generating clean, renewable energy. The Appaloosa Run Wind Energy Center, located in Upton County, Texas, will generate 135 megawatts of new windContinue reading “DuPont to Source Renewable Energy Through Wind Energy Center in Texas”