Texas: A Renewable Energy Leader

Jonas Muthoni | Source: Microgrid | Posted 12/25/2024

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Texas is known for its large size and even larger role in American energy production. It leads the country by producing about a quarter of all U.S. energy. This includes oil, natural gas, and increasingly, renewable sources like wind and solar power.


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Texas is a major player in American energy production, contributing about a quarter of the nation's total energy output, including oil, natural gas, and renewables like wind and solar power. With rich energy resources such as crude oil, natural gas, and coal, Texas leads in various sectors of energy production and consumption.

While the state consumes a significant amount of energy due to its industrial and transportation sectors, Texas is also making strides in renewable energy. It is the top state for wind power in the U.S. and ranks second in solar power, with ongoing investments in clean energy projects aimed at providing sustainable power to all communities in the state.



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