How Renewables and Batteries Saved the Texas Grid in 2025
By: Matt Welch By many measures, the Texas electricity grid was put to the test in 2025. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reported near-record power demand, with electricity use in the first three quarters of 2025 up about 5 percent from the prior year – the fastest growth of any U.S. grid. Since 2023, wind, […]
America’s solar manufacturing belongs in Texas, not China
By: Matt Welch In Texas, we pride ourselves on being builders of the American economy. We build more, build bigger and build faster than almost every other state. Affordable energy is foundational to that advantage. That track record of innovation and know-how is why Texas should take the lead in reviving an American-made solar industry — […]
Preserving Hydrogen Hubs: A Strategic Investment in American Energy Dominance
By: Matt Welch The Trump administration’s decision to grant Texas primacy over Class VI carbon storage wells is excellent news for the future of energy in the state. It’s also an opportunity to increase investment in the state’s vast natural gas resources by developing a much-needed hydrogen market in the Gulf Coast region. The Environmental Protection Agency’s […]
Data centers are moving closer to energy sources, including the Permian
By Mella McEwen,Oil Editor Energy infrastructure is increasingly drawing investors’ attention. According to the analytics firm Noreva, dealmaking in the power and utilities sector surged to $77.7 billion over the last year, up 79% from 2023. That’s even as higher rates and constrained capital reshape valuations. The big trend of the last year or two has […]
Sage Geosystems – Pioneering Pressure Geothermal with oil and gas expertise
With an extensive oil and gas background, Sage Geosystems seeks to accelerate geothermal deployment in more sites with their Pressure Geothermal technology. The oil and gas industry has plenty to offer the geothermal industry – established technologies, supply chains, subsurface knowledge, and a large and highly experienced workforce. But how can this pivot be done […]
Renewables Are Doing Some Heavy Lifting When It Comes to the Texas Grid
Texas is relying more heavily on renewable energy to meet its record-breaking electricity demand, as new data shows wind and solar power now provide nearly 40 percent of the state’s total generation. The growth comes as Texas’ booming economy and expanding data center industry drive electricity consumption to historic highs. Solar power has seen the […]
Batteries, solar help keep the lights on in Texas but more needed
By Garrett Golding and Reid Taylor Many Texas residents remain skeptical about the reliability of the electric grid. Memories endure of the deadly Texas freeze and days of massive outages in February 2021 followed months later by frequent electricity conservation pleas during summer 2023. Notably, the power supply situation has since improved, with capacity added […]
Beyond Panels: Innovations Driving the Next Era of Solar
by Jadyn Winsett, Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation Texas has gotten about 14% of its energy from the sun so far this year, but it’s reaching its limits with limited roof space, aesthetic concerns, high costs, permitting delays, and stagnant panel efficiency. If Texas wants to continue to lead in renewable power, it must embrace innovations that reimagine […]
Texas lawmakers, industry leaders plan to make Texas nuclear capital of world
(The Center Square) – Texas is pushing nuclear energy after the legislature advanced new legislation that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law. Texas is currently the epicenter of new nuclear and AI projects as deals continue to be made in the multi-trillion-dollar AI race nationwide. HB 14, filed by state Rep. Cody Harris, R-Palestine, […]
“Texas Is Building a City for the AI Age”: 50,000 Acres Turned Into a Hydrogen-Powered Data Hub Aiming to Redefine America’s Energy Future
Texas is making a bold move to redefine America’s energy future by investing in green technology development, focusing on hydrogen power. The state has allocated 50,000 acres to support this initiative, signaling its commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable energy. This ambitious plan positions Texas as a cornerstone of the hydrogen economy, aiming to […]
