From ENGIE: https://www.engie-na.com/engie-and-meta-announce-new-200-mw-renewable-energy-agreement-expanding-existing-relationship-to-meet-growing-power-demand/ ENGIE) and Meta announced they recently completed a second Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) in 2024. The agreement will see ENGIE supply 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County Texas furthering support of Meta’s growing power needs in line with its net zeroContinue reading “ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand”
Category Archives: Texas
Texas Tops US States for Renewable Energy and Battery Capacity
From Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/texas-tops-us-states-renewable-energy-battery-capacity-maguire-2025-01-09/ Texas is dominating the development of renewable energy generation and battery capacity within the United States, and is estimated to have installed nearly 80% more combined solar, wind and battery capacity than the next largest state. The Lone Star state has 42,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power, 22,000 MW of solar farmsContinue reading “Texas Tops US States for Renewable Energy and Battery Capacity”
Texas Coal Power Plant Awarded $1.4B to Become Solar, Battery Facility
From Chron: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/power-texas-coal-solar-battery-20005666.php While coal and natural gas remain king in Texas, both solar and battery power are making headways. The latest proof is that, thanks to a $1.4 billion investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a coal-fired power plant in South Texas will transition into a solar and battery facility. The USDA announced Dec. 19 thatContinue reading “Texas Coal Power Plant Awarded $1.4B to Become Solar, Battery Facility”
OCED Announces up to $1.8 Billion in New Funding for Transformational Direct Air Capture Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.8 billion in funding for the design, construction, and operation of mid- and large-scale commercial direct air capture (DAC) facilities and infrastructure access platforms. From the US Department of Energy, Office of Clean Energy Demonstrtions The U.S.Continue reading “OCED Announces up to $1.8 Billion in New Funding for Transformational Direct Air Capture Technologies”
LSU Center for Energy Studies Releases “2025 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook”
From our Partners at GNO, Inc.: Researchers at the LSU Center for Energy Studies have released their 2025 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook, and the takeaway is clear: a balanced, all-of-the-above approach to energy supply and decarbonization presents a generational opportunity for Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The numbers are large. By 2030, the Gulf Coast region isContinue reading “LSU Center for Energy Studies Releases “2025 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook””
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”
Television “Landman” Skips The Facts on West Texas Wind Energy
Jeff Clark, APA President My inbox is flooded today with emails from friends (and foes) about a scene from the show “Landman” in which Billy Bob Thornton’s character, Tommy Norris, delivers an “epic rant” against wind energy. When “big city lawyer” Rebecca Falcone (played masterfully by Kayla Wallace) asks about clean energy in the oilContinue reading “Television “Landman” Skips The Facts on West Texas Wind Energy”
Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project
On Thursday, Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris, Texas. From KXII: https://www.kxii.com/2024/11/22/lamar-county-celebrates-commencement-half-billion-dollar-solar-project/ On [November 21], Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris.Continue reading “Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project”