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Texas Renewable Energy Hopes Dim Amid Controversial Law

5/15/2025

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Texas, a frontrunner in renewable energy, is at a crossroads as Republican lawmakers advocate for SB 715, mandating solar plants to rely on fossil fuel backup. This controversial move could spike electricity prices and stifle investments in clean energy. As support for renewables surges among Texans, the political landscape casts a shadow over the state's green ambitions.

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Texas, a frontrunner in renewable energy, is at a crossroads as Republican lawmakers advocate for SB 715, mandating solar plants to rely on fossil fuel backup. This controversial move could spike electricity prices and stifle investments in clean energy. As support for renewables surges among Texans, the political landscape casts a shadow over the state's green ambitions.