Environment & Energy

Texas leads the country in combined wind, solar renewable energy

by: Rich Segal
Posted: Mar 18, 2023 / 12:39 PM CDT
Updated: Mar 18, 2023 / 12:39 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There’s a certain pride exhibited by Texans when it comes to living here. For example, Lone Star State denizens can be proud of the fact that there were more jobs created in 2022 in Texas than in any of the other 49 states.

Now, Texans who are working to save the planet take pride that Texas leads the country in the generation of renewable energy according to a report issued by the United States Energy Information Administration. Not California. Texas.

Wind energy is the biggest reason that Texas leads in the creation of sustainable energy. And, it likely won’t be too long before this state overtakes California in solar power.

Texas more than doubled what California produced in renewable energy last calendar year. The gap will only widen in the next few years as our state looks for continued increases in solar power harnessing.

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