Survey: Texas GOP support growing for clean energy

Ben Santarris | Source: PV Magazine | Posted 05/14/2025

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Before expected June 2 end of the Texas legislative session, a Republican group friendly to clean energy issued results of a poll to dissuade GOP lawmakers from unduly curbing renewables.

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A recent poll conducted by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) indicates a growing support for clean energy among Texas Republicans, with 64% of respondents expressing a favorable view of renewable energy. This marks a 4% increase from 2023. The survey comes at a critical time as the Texas legislature approaches the end of its session on June 2, with several bills aimed at tightening regulations on renewable energy. CTEI aims to influence GOP lawmakers, who hold a majority in both legislative chambers, to reconsider these proposals in light of the poll results.

The survey also revealed that 76% of Republicans support government action to accelerate clean energy initiatives, reflecting a shift in attitudes towards the economic benefits of renewables. Notably, 85% of respondents believe clean energy can create jobs and enhance the reliability of the electrical grid. Concerns about energy security, particularly regarding China's influence, were also highlighted, with 78% of Republicans expressing worry about this issue. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed 1,000 registered voters in Texas and has a credibility interval of plus or minus 3.53%.

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