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, […]
Category: Alternative Energy
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 […]
Geothermal Energy, Groundwater, Renewables and Texas Electricity
Although geothermal energy generation might conjure up images of California and the Pacific Northwest where the geographical location supports the renewable source most, it is still an important component of […]
What to Expect From Wholesale Electricity Rates in 2020 and Beyond
Using data from 2018 on the wholesale electricity market, we can view the somewhat consistent pricing of wholesale electricity from the ERCOT North hub – from the months of January […]
Climate Change and The Texas Electricity Grid
Climate change is having real impacts on the Texas grid. With Texas’ grid operator ERCOT recently declaring an emergency because of record-setting electricity demands, there is considerable pressure for the […]
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