Texas is a lot of things — big, diverse, gorgeous — but you can never say it’s boring. Its electricity usage is no exception. Below we look at some surprising…
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Exploring Long-Term Energy Trends in the United States
The 2021 Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook report offers a snapshot into current and long-term trends in American energy behaviors. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly skewed recent data,…
What is the Impact of Wind Energy on Texas Electricity Rates?
Texas is a leader in wind electricity. The state gets a substantial amount of its power from wind turbines. The percentage of electricity coming from wind has increased steadily in…
Why Utility Scale Battery Storage is Important for the Growth of Renewable Energy in Texas?
Renewable energy and the Texas electric grid Wind and solar energy are critical components in the future of the Texas electricity grid. The advantages of renewable energy sources are well…
Why Does The State of Texas Use So Much Electricity
Texas consumes more electricity than any other state in the country. Electricity consumption rates in Texas are among the highest in the world, and it’s not uncommon for Texans to…
The Disaster that Shook the Texas Electricity Market
By now, the whole worlds know about the disaster that struck the Texas electricity grid when winter storm Uri struck the state in February. There is no sugar coating it. …
How Plausible is an All-Renewable Electric Grid in the US?
Is the key to tackling climate change really as simple as ‘electrifying everything’. According to Vox, and many others, it is. Electrifying everything in this sense means that all means…
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