At the intersection of innovation and conservation, a remarkable partnership is taking flight—literally. EDP Renewables North America, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center have teamed up in Milam County, Texas, to give two orphaned barn owls a second chance at life—while contributing to a healthier ecosystem at the Cattlemen Solar Park.Continue reading “A Win for Wildlife and Clean Energy: Barn Owls Find a New Home at Texas Solar Project”
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New Texas Reliability Report Shows Renewables and Storage Powering a Reliable, Affordable Future
The Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE) has released its 2024 Reliability Performance and Regional Risk Assessment, and the message is clear: despite record-breaking electricity demand, a rapidly evolving resource mix, and an unprecedented surge in data center and industrial load growth, the Texas grid is holding strong—thanks in large part to the contributions of renewableContinue reading “New Texas Reliability Report Shows Renewables and Storage Powering a Reliable, Affordable Future”
Invenergy to Provide Meta with Nearly 800 MW, Supporting Data Center Operations
New agreements nearly double total procured clean energy between the companies, provide near-term energy capacity. From Invenergy: https://wwww.invenergy.com/news/invenergy-to-provide-meta-with-nearly-800-mw-supporting-data-center-operations Invenergy, America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of clean energy solutions, and Meta Platforms, Inc (Nasdaq: META) today announced they have signed four additional clean energy agreements that represent an additional 791 megawatts (MW) ofContinue reading “Invenergy to Provide Meta with Nearly 800 MW, Supporting Data Center Operations”
America’s Hydrogen Opportunity
By Jeffrey Clark, Advanced Power Alliance Hydrogen has immense potential to drive American economic growth and job creation, while complementing our diverse energy portfolio – from natural gas and nuclear to solar and wind. However, the hydrogen production tax credit (45V) that supports the industry’s expansion is at risk of elimination in Congress. If the United States wants to maintain its global energy leadership into the next generation, tax creditsContinue reading “America’s Hydrogen Opportunity”
Enbridge’s Inaugural Solar Energy Farm in the Lone Star State is Fully Operational
From Enbridge Enbridge has officially commissioned its first solar power project in Texas—Orange Grove Solar in Jim Wells County, about 45 miles west of Corpus Christi. Some 300,000 panels built over 920 acres under the Texas sun are now churning out 130 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to feed into the Electric Reliability Council ofContinue reading “Enbridge’s Inaugural Solar Energy Farm in the Lone Star State is Fully Operational”
Amite Solar Energy Center Marks Milestone for NextEra Energy Resources in Louisiana
From NextEra Energy Resources DEMCO and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, are proud to announce that Amite Solar, LLC, is now operational. This milestone marks the launch of NextEra Energy Resources’ first utility-scale energy facility in Louisiana, delivering reliable, American-made energy to local communities. The Amite Solar Energy Center is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, one ofContinue reading “Amite Solar Energy Center Marks Milestone for NextEra Energy Resources in Louisiana”
APA Testifies in Opposition to Louisiana House Bill 692
“A grid that leans too heavily on a single fuel — even one as abundant as natural gas — is exposed to shocks, price volatility, and potential failure. True resilience comes from optionality — not restriction. Every resource, working together, to deliver for every Louisianan.“ Jeffrey Clark, President of the Advanced Power Alliance, offered this writtenContinue reading “APA Testifies in Opposition to Louisiana House Bill 692”
Anti-Energy Legislation Defeated During Texas 89th Legislative Session; Industry-led Safety Initiatives Advanced
Several high-profile legislative proposals that threatened the foundational pillars of Texas’ energy and economic future failed to advance during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. At the same time, new safety-focused initiatives developed in partnership with the renewable energy industry are moving forward.
Beaver Water District Breaks Ground on NextEra’s Nearly 5-Megawatt Solar Array
From TBP Lowell-based utility Beaver Water District will invest about $10 million into a 4.99-megawatt solar array adjacent to the district’s administrative center. Area officials gathered Thursday (May 15) for a ceremony to kick off construction of the Beaver Water District Solar Park. The more than 10,000-panel array will be built on about 32 acres at 301Continue reading “Beaver Water District Breaks Ground on NextEra’s Nearly 5-Megawatt Solar Array”
AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas
Agreements Bolster AES’ Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers From The AES Corporation The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced on May 21that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta’s data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power PoolContinue reading “AES and Meta Sign Long-Term PPAs to Deliver 650 MW of Solar Capacity in Texas and Kansas”