Column: Texas is key for U.S. energy dominance
When people think of Texas, they think big – big landscapes, big ambition and big energy. And when it comes to energy, Texas isn’t just part of the story – we’re leading it. Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation State Director Matt Welch speaks at an electric vehicle convoy on Jan. 29, 2024 at the Beaumont […]
Texas’s Hydrogen Renaissance will help Secure America’s Global Energy Dominance
By Matt Welch As the global demand for hydrogen increases, foreign competitors are continuing to invest in their hydrogen production facilities. Texas is uniquely positioned to continue to invest in hydrogen and bolster America’s global energy dominance. Tax incentives, such as the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, are critical for ensuring that the U.S. […]
As Texas Enters Era of Unprecedented Energy Demands, New Polling Shows Growing Support for Clean Energy Benefits and Policies
Strong Momentum for Clean Energy, Transmission and Geothermal AUSTIN, TX (April 28, 2025) – A poll released today by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) reveals that, across the board, Texans continue to support the advancement of clean energy, with growing awareness of the benefits to consumers. The biennial survey shows that Texans back enhancements […]
Op-Ed: In global hydrogen race, U.S. needs competitive policies
Hydrogen is the next frontier of energy production. Governments around the globe are implementing policies to attract investment and buildout the essential infrastructure to produce, distribute, and use hydrogen across every sector of the global economy. In recent years, China has moved aggressively to become a global leader for the hydrogen industry. The Chinese Communist […]
Congestion isn’t good for anyone, especially the electric grid
An old business adage says, “Poor planning on your part does not necessitate an emergency on mine.” But when it comes to electric transmission infrastructure, inadequate planning has absolutely resulted in an emergency for all Texans. Most important, poor planning has driven up electric bills through transmission congestion costs. But it doesn’t have to be […]
A Conservative Case for Clean Energy with John Szoka
Conservative Energy Network CEO John Szoka joins me to talk permitting reform, clean energy innovation, grid modernization, the Inflation Reduction Act, and much more. Watch or listen to the podcast with Doug Lewin here. For this episode, I talked with former North Carolina Representative and CEO of the Conservative Energy Network John Szoka. John’s a […]
Lack of grid infrastructure undermines economic growth and costs Texans billions
When it comes to electric transmission infrastructure, inadequate planning has resulted in an emergency for all Texans. Most important, poor planning has driven up electric bills through transmission congestion costs — and it does not have to be this way. About 20 years ago, Texas invested heavily in transmission lines to lower energy costs, and it […]
Hydrogen: The Next Texas Energy Frontier
Texas is proud to be the energy capital of the world, producing nearly half of American crude oil and more wind and solar than any other state. Today, Texas is poised to dominate yet another new renewable energy source: hydrogen. This new energy frontier has the potential for billions of dollars in economic and environmental benefits for […]
Renewables Set New Records In Texas
Renewables shattered records in Texas recently, despite vigorous and unrelenting opposition from the current federal and state governments. So-called Republicans are always bleating about “all of the above” solutions and how governments “should not be picking winners and losers” in the marketplace. What those arguments come down to is little more than excuses why fossil […]
New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments
Over 75% of Texas counties are expected to receive significant tax revenues from either wind, solar, or energy storage projects.
