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Trump Opens Coal Lands as Texas Leads Renewable Energy Shift

10/2/2025

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Trump Opens Coal Lands

The Trump administration plans to open 13 million acres for coal mining and invest $625 million to modernize plants.
Texas remains a leader in wind and solar, pursuing hydrogen production.
The University of Texas at Austin's Hydrogen ProtoHub develops hydrogen systems using sunlight and water.
CEBA notes corporate backing drives 251 wind and solar projects across Texas and beyond.

Summary

Renewables Surge Ahead

In the first seven months of 2025, solar and wind captured 90% of new U.S. capacity.
Solar installations totaled 16 GW, about 75% of the 21.5 GW added.
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) projects 92.6 GW of new solar capacity by mid-2028, potentially surpassing coal.
The Trump administration prioritizes coal, gas, and oil despite the renewable energy trend.

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Trump Opens Coal Lands

The Trump administration plans to open 13 million acres for coal mining and invest $625 million to modernize plants.
Texas remains a leader in wind and solar, pursuing hydrogen production.
The University of Texas at Austin's Hydrogen ProtoHub develops hydrogen systems using sunlight and water.
CEBA notes corporate backing drives 251 wind and solar projects across Texas and beyond.

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