In Texas, Federal Cuts to Renewable Energy Projects Mean Lost Revenue for Rural Communities
Renewable energy experts and developers in Texas are warning that rural communities could bear the brunt of the economic impact from changes to federal tax credits for wind and solar put in place by the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, President Donald Trump’s signature piece of second-term legislation. Texas, which ranks first […]
How Clean, Next-Gen Geothermal Could Power The World 140 Times Over
The potential solution for abundant and clean energy could be right under our feet—or more specifically, beneath the Earth’s surface. Geothermal power has long been the forgotten sibling among renewable energies, even though it provides dependable electricity in places like Iceland and California. Now, that is beginning to change. A recent U.S. pilot set records […]
Clean Energy, Dirty Hands: Securing Texas’ Solar Future
By Jadyn Winsett Texas has emerged as a powerhouse in America’s clean energy landscape, with solar leading thecharge. In just the last quarter of 2024, we added 2.4 gigawatts of solar capacity – that’s enoughenergy to power roughly 1.8 million homes during peak sunlight hours. Whether in the heart ofranch country or the core of […]
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 […]
