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Legislating new and emerging energy resources in Texas

In recent years, rapid population growth and concerns about grid reliability and environmental impact have driven demand for legislative support of energy innovation in Texas. Both state and federal lawmakers have developed policies regulating and advancing the development of alternative energy … Continue reading

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Lawmakers may consider electric grid security in Texas

The electric grid in Texas, which produces and consumes more electricity than any other state, is one of three largely independent grid interconnections that make up the power system in the contiguous United States.

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