“At the end of the day, these projects work because they align with two core principles – They respect the right of landowners to make decisions about their property, and they inject long-term economic support into rural communities that need it.” Source: Oklahoma Business Voice As Oklahoma continues to expand its role as a nationalContinue reading “Renewables Deliver Stability for Oklahoma Growers, Rural Communities”
Category Archives: Renewables
One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar
Frank Marshall shares how his family decided to lease part of their farm, in the family since 1898, for Arevon’s Kelso Solar Project and what it means for the future of their land. Source: Arevon Leasing farmland for solar is not a simple decision, especially when the land has been in the same family forContinue reading “One Missouri Farm Family’s Decision to Lease Their Land for Solar”
Renewable Energy is a ‘Second Opportunity’ for Some Rural Texans
Partnerships provide stable income to help farmers and ranchers stay on their land despite agriculture’s uncertainties. Not all are fans, though. Source: San Antonio Express News Ely Valdez was considering selling his flock of sheep when a solar farm moved in across the road. He was being laid off from oil field jobs every three months, heContinue reading “Renewable Energy is a ‘Second Opportunity’ for Some Rural Texans”
GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement
The partnership enhances pricing stability for Houston residents and businesses and demonstrates an innovative, financeable solution for battery storage operators and energy companies. Source: GridStor April 8, 2026 – GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, and Axpo, a leading international energy company headquartered in Switzerland, announced today the execution of an Energy Storage Agreement with the Hidden Lakes Reliability Project, a 220 MW, 440 MWh battery energy storage system located in GalvestonContinue reading “GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement”
ERCOT and University of Texas Partner to Research Next-Generation Energy Technologies
Texas’ ERCOT partners UT to boost grid reliability with innovative inverter tech.
Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri
The company’s first large-scale facility in the state nearly doubles Missouri’s operational solar capacity, represents an investment of more than $500 million, and generates lasting benefits. Source: Arevon Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, announces the start of operations at the company’s 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso Solar Project in ScottContinue reading “Arevon’s 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri”
Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
Company operates nearly 100 generation projects from coast to coast, capable of powering more than 3 million homes Source: Avangrid Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced on March 19, 2026, that it has surpassed 11 Gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio which includes nearly 100Continue reading “Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio”
Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England
Built by more than 1,000 local union workers, the project is expected to power 350,000+ homes with affordable, reliable electricity. Source: Ørsted Revolution Wind, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Global Infrastructure Partners’ Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted, announced today that the Revolution Wind project has started delivering power to New England’s electric grid, strengthening theContinue reading “Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England”
Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, Energy Storage is making Texas More Resilient
Five years after Uri, battery energy storage has proven itself as a practical, market-driven tool that strengthens reliability, lowers costs and supports economic growth. Source: San Antonio Express-News By Matt Welch, state director for Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation. This week marks five years since Winter Storm Uri exposed the consequences of a fragile power system. TexansContinue reading “Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, Energy Storage is making Texas More Resilient”
Renewable Energy Isn’t to Blame for Texans’ Rising Electric Bills
Authored by APA Vice President Judd Messer Source: Fort-Worth Star-Telegram Across Texas, renewable energy is increasingly contributing to a stronger, more reliable grid while saving consumers each month on their electric bills. For too long, however, the growth of renewable energy has been wrongly blamed for rising power prices in Texas. These assertions disregard theContinue reading “Renewable Energy Isn’t to Blame for Texans’ Rising Electric Bills”