A battery storage complex and substation stores energy produced by renewable sources.

Trump’s policies risk Texas’ new solar and battery projects

Two-thirds of Texas’ future solar and storage developments are at risk of delay or cancellation due to regulatory uncertainty, a report warns.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News November 22, 2025November 22, 2025

Two-thirds of Texas’ future solar and storage developments are at risk of delay or cancellation due to regulatory uncertainty, a report warns.

The sheer volume of energy demand from Texas data centers is creating headaches for the state's grid operator.

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‘Rapid explosion’ of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, ERCOT is trying to plan transmission.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

An aerial photo shows a QTS Data center under construction.

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Texas grid operators and regulators iron out new rules for data centers

New state legislation seeks to address grid challenges from hosting large energy users like data centers while remaining an attractive place to do business.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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What risks the Texas power grid faces

A new report outlines how ERCOT’s transformation, increased load growth and extreme weather risks challenge Texas’ grid reliability.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News July 21, 2025August 8, 2025

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Climate change helped fuel heavy rains that led to devastating Texas flood

Officials are reporting more than 100 fatalities, including children and camp counselors.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News July 8, 2025July 22, 2025

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Trump’s legislation will constrict the growth of Texas’ clean energy industry and its power grid

Solar energy now makes up almost 20% of the grid’s capacity and 40% of new gigawatts in line for interconnection, with power demands surging.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News July 7, 2025July 21, 2025

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Trump’s tariffs and new state regulation could increase power costs in Texas

While tariffs could increase prices for renewables and oil and gas, pending bills before the Texas Legislature could bring new regulatory burdens for wind and solar projects.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News March 12, 2025March 15, 2025

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More solar and battery storage were added to Texas’ grid than any other power source last year

Texas has become one of the nation’s frontrunners in developing renewable energy. In recent years, the state’s reign came from wind power coupled with utility-scale solar.

by Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News February 15, 2025May 23, 2025