Texas' Renewable Energy Growth with Suncast's Nico Johnson

DOUG LEWIN | Source: douglewin.com | Posted 05/10/2025

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From surging solar and storage deployments to the policy challenges ahead, Suncast's Nico Johnson and I talked all things Texas from the Intersolar North America Conference & Expo

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Texas has emerged as a leader in renewable energy, adding more new power supply than any other state in the past four years, with over 90% coming from wind, solar, and storage. At the Intersolar North America conference, Nico Johnson, host of the Suncast podcast, discussed the evolution of Texas's energy market, emphasizing how its energy-only market has facilitated the growth of renewables, resulting in lower electricity costs and attracting manufacturers and data centers. The conversation also highlighted the potential for flexible demand to further integrate clean energy and enhance grid reliability.

However, challenges remain, particularly with Senate Bill 819, which could impose stringent permitting requirements on renewable projects, jeopardizing future investments. The discussion also touched on the rise of distributed energy and microgrids, supported by a new $1.8 billion program for critical facilities. As the divide between oil and gas and clean energy diminishes, opportunities for collaboration and innovation in energy production are expanding. With the right policies and market strategies, Texas has the potential to lead in creating a sustainable and reliable clean energy future.

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