Interim Charge: Protecting Texas Critical Infrastructure from Foreign Adversaries The Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs met on July 30, 2026, to hear testimony on three interim charges, including Protecting Texas Critical Infrastructure From Foreign Adversaries. As an invited witness, APA Vice President Judd Messer emphasized that effective cybersecurity policy shouldContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Testifies Before Texas House Committee”
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REPORT: Restrictions on New Solar and Wind Resources Increase U.S. Energy Prices
Additional Costs Could Reach $121.2 billion, With Texas Facing the Largest Increase From CEBA Constraining new solar and wind resources could cost the U.S. an additional $121.2 billion in electricity and natural gas expenses beginning in 2027 through 2033, according to a new study from the Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). Today, CEBA is releasing a newContinue reading “REPORT: Restrictions on New Solar and Wind Resources Increase U.S. Energy Prices”
Meta Expands Partnership with RWE Through a Long-Term Corporate PPA for Rabbit’s Foot Solar Project in North Texas
From RWE RWE and Meta on June 11 announced a new long-term corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity generated by the 298-megawatt (MWac) Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas. The Rabbit’s Foot project in Bowie County, Texas, began onsite construction earlier this year. Once operational, the energy generated at Rabbit’s Foot willContinue reading “Meta Expands Partnership with RWE Through a Long-Term Corporate PPA for Rabbit’s Foot Solar Project in North Texas”
Linea Energy and Google Sign a 500MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement in Matagorda County, Texas
The Duffy Solar project will begin construction in Q3 2026 and is co-located with the 235 MWac Duffy BESS project, which is currently under construction. From Linea Energy Linea Energy (“Linea”), a renewables developer and U.S. independent power producer (“IPP”), that is sponsored by EnCap Investments L.P., today announced a 15-year power purchase agreement (“PPA”)Continue reading “Linea Energy and Google Sign a 500MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement in Matagorda County, Texas”
Spearmint Energy Achieves Commercial Operation for 400 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Across Two Projects in ERCOT
Tierra Seca and Seven Flags Constructed in Partnership with Mortenson Projects Deliver an Additional 400 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity to the ERCOT Grid Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation energy company bringing stable, secure and cost-effective energy solutions to the power grid with large-scale battery storage, on May 12 announced that TierraContinue reading “Spearmint Energy Achieves Commercial Operation for 400 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Across Two Projects in ERCOT”
OCI Energy and Arava Power Execute MIPA for 670 MW Solar Project in Texas
Project La Salle Solar is expected to begin commercial operations in 2028 OCI Energy and Arava Power took part in a signing ceremony on May 13 to execute a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) for La Salle Solar, a 670 MWdc utility-scale solar project located in La Salle County, Texas. Under the MIPA transaction, AravaContinue reading “OCI Energy and Arava Power Execute MIPA for 670 MW Solar Project in Texas”
DESRI and Meta Announce 850 MW of PPAs, with Partnership Totaling 2.5+ GW Across Nine States
From DESRI: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/desri-and-meta-announce-850-mw-of-ppas-with-partnership-totaling-2-5-gw-across-nine-states-302769864.html DESRI, a leading renewable energy producer in the U.S., and Meta today announced the signing of 850 megawatts (MW) of new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in 2026. These include: 500 MW in Oklahoma; 200 MW in Texas and 150 MW in Mississippi. To date, DESRI and Meta have contracted approximately 2,575 MWContinue reading “DESRI and Meta Announce 850 MW of PPAs, with Partnership Totaling 2.5+ GW Across Nine States”
Brooke Camet Joins Advanced Power Alliance as Texas Director of Government Relations
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Advanced Power Alliance (APA) today announced that Brooke Camet has joined the organization as Texas Director of Government Relations. In this role, Camet will support APA’s advocacy efforts at the Texas Legislature and engage with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and otherContinue reading “Brooke Camet Joins Advanced Power Alliance as Texas Director of Government Relations”
Advanced Power Alliance Testifies Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs
Interim Charge 4: Battery Storage and Safety Advanced Power Alliance Texas Vice President Judd Messer on April 23 provided testimony before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs. Chaired by Texas State Representative Ken King, the committee has broad authority, including jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to “the regulation and deregulation of electric utilities andContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Testifies Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs”
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”