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How can Texas prevent a similar energy failure?

Gov. Greg Abbott took steps to try to prevent a similar failure from happening again. Since then, leaders in the Texas Capitol, along with energy companies of all types, have been debating how to ensure there is always enough energy supply, while also preserving the state’s relatively free market.

What happened to Texas' energy grid in 2023?

Brandon Thibodeaux for The New York Times During the scorching summer of 2023, the Texas energy grid wobbled as surging demand for electricity threatened to exceed supply. Several times, officials called on residents to conserve energy to avoid a grid failure. This year it turned out much better — thanks in large part to more renewable energy.

How will Texas' energy policy change in the future?

Increased use of battery storage and demand-response programs—incentives utilities pay customers for voluntary, scheduled reductions in energy consumption—as well as new gas power generation may all be required for Texas consumers to enjoy reliable electricity in the future.

Will Texas create a $10 billion Energy Fund?

NEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a $10 billion energy fund that aims to improve the reliability of power-generating infrastructures in the state. The fund would go toward financing construction of new power-generating facilities and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Will Texas double its energy demand by 2030?

Texas, which is the nation’s second most populous state, already consumes far more energy than any other state. Officials recently changed how they calculate the potential growth in energy demand and now estimate that the state could nearly double its peak demand by 2030.

Will Texas create a green energy hub?

It will be capable of producing 200 metric tons per day of green hydrogen. It’s part of the state’s efforts to create a clean energy hub. “The project will broaden Texas’ energy portfolio and will position our state as the country's leader in green hydrogen while helping to reduce emissions,” according to the press release.