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Texas Tightens Renewable Energy Regulations, Critics Alarmed

4/18/2025

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Texas lawmakers have enacted Senate Bill 819, tightening the reins on solar and wind projects with new state certifications and fees. Critics warn this could stifle Texas's booming renewable energy sector. In Tennessee, HB1143 broadens clean energy definitions to encompass fossil fuels, sparking fears about local governance and environmental integrity.

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Texas lawmakers have enacted Senate Bill 819, tightening the reins on solar and wind projects with new state certifications and fees. Critics warn this could stifle Texas's booming renewable energy sector. In Tennessee, HB1143 broadens clean energy definitions to encompass fossil fuels, sparking fears about local governance and environmental integrity.