Yeah, and we’ ve seen how well Texas’s system works, everyone can’t fly off to Cancun like Teddy did
New York State mandates all electric buildings
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you mean the same Texas grid that failed because it was not tied to the grid?
That Texas grid??
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solar and wind play a massive part in supplementing the grid.
It takes a really stupid person to not understand two things can be true at one time. You can still build out fossil, nuclear and other means while ALSO adding renewables.
Seeding this area to Chinese dominance in the age of electric cars and AI and Crypto demands on the grid is simply foolish.
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They are completely unnecessary and just add to the cost of electricity.
In doing so, you duplicate the generation process and add capacity that sits idle much of the time. At other times, solar and wind (they aren't "renewable" either) generate too much capacity. California, for example, in spring and fall has to sell off excess solar generation to neighboring states. To do that California pays those states to take their excess generation. Those adjoining states get California's electricity essentially for free while Californians get fucked with the highest per kwh rates in the lower 48.
Let the Chinese do idiotic and stupid things. Why be lemmings?
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So says Terry.
But what does Texas say? A place where more traditional energy is generated and harvested than anywhere else? They CHOOSE VOLUNTARILY to ALSO add as much green energy as they can leading the US and most of the world in green energy production.
What does China say? A place where not one forces the gov't to do anything they do not want? They are leading the world in green energy production.
Terry sees that and says 'i know better them and they do not need it' and Terry is so incredibly stupid he cannot see the hubris in his comments and thinks others should take him seriously as if his words mean something.
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I’d wager New Yorkers are pretty glad also
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And you are "duplicating" you are 'diversifying' the grid which means a catastrophic failure such as happened in Texas becomes less likely as you cannot have a single point of failure (fossil fuels) take down the grid.
Duplicating is doing the SAME THING twice. If you had twice the natural gas in Texas it would be meaningless as it froze up and could not be delivered.
The path taken all over the world is to build a more robust via diversifying and again Terry says 'you are all wrong'.
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Texas does not want to follow the chinese. They want to lead in green energy.
Why Terry? Too many librulz making the decision in gov't and within the big oil companies pushing this diversification?
Or would you say Terry they just do not know what you do?
All electric buildings... and where does the electricity come from? ... Natural Gas.
When you factor in Transmission Line losses, stabilization loads, redundant backup generation for peak... it would you less overall gas, to just allow people to heat their homes directly with the Natural Gas.
It is about control, manipulation, and profit for the wealthy elites. It is NOT about the environment.
But freedom, cost, and environmental impact, just isn't important to NY Dem Dupes. They have been... Indoctrinated.
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When you factor in Transmission Line losses, stabilization loads, redundant backup generation for peak... it would you less overall gas, to just allow people to heat their homes directly with the Natural Gas.
It is about control, manipulation, and profit for the wealthy elites. It is NOT about the environment.
But freedom, cost, and environmental impact, just isn't important to NY Dem Dupes. They have been... Indoctrinated.
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New York has a bunch of lethally stupid people who deserve to get used and abused by Hochul and Mamdani.
Look on the bright side. Next big, long, deep winter storm, a whole bunch of the fools are going to freeze to death. Darwin at work!
"But! But! But! Wind Turbines will save us!" - The Stupids
New York, land of the terminally stupid.
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Look on the bright side. Next big, long, deep winter storm, a whole bunch of the fools are going to freeze to death. Darwin at work!
"But! But! But! Wind Turbines will save us!" - The Stupids
New York, land of the terminally stupid.
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T. A. Gardner
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Texas got snookered by T. Boone Pickens, a billionaire that went in big on wind only to find it's a total loser. So he bailed and the state got stuck with his problem.
Texas Billionaire Pickens Blows Off Plans for Wind Farm
But T. Boone Pickens insists his overall 'Pickens Plan' for renewable energy is still alive.
www.foxnews.com
Pickens Plan - Wikipedia
T. Boone Pickens Officially Gives Up on Texas Wind Power
The One and Only Texas Wind Boom
Wind power has transformed the heart of fossil-fuel country. Can the rest of the United States follow suit?
www.technologyreview.com
T. A. Gardner
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Texas is going back to what works: Natural gas and oil.
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Developers propose more than 100 new gas power plants in Texas
New research reveals the planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.
www.texastribune.org
Good News for the Texas ERCOT Power Grid: Over 130 New Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Are Proposed While Cancellations of New "Renewable" Energy Projects Hit All Time High
"The times they are a-changin"--Bob Dylan
edireland.substack.com
Rising Electric Demand Is Driving a Resurgence of Natural Gas Capacity
In the first half of this year, U.S. energy producers revealed plans to expand gas-fired capacity, surpassing the total announced…
www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
QP!
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The problem you have is you are wrong...Texas is going back to what works: Natural gas and oil.
Developers propose more than 100 new gas power plants in Texas
New research reveals the planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.
Good News for the Texas ERCOT Power Grid: Over 130 New Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants Are Proposed While Cancellations of New "Renewable" Energy Projects Hit All Time High
"The times they are a-changin"--Bob Dylan
Rising Electric Demand Is Driving a Resurgence of Natural Gas Capacity
In the first half of this year, U.S. energy producers revealed plans to expand gas-fired capacity, surpassing the total announced…
Below is a chat GPT summary for you.
Texas is not only continuing its renewable energy momentum but is actually accelerating its adoption of wind, solar, and battery storage, cementing its role as a national leader — even amid federal policy shifts.
Here’s the breakdown:
Renewables Growth in Texas
Solar
- In mid-2025, the US solar sector grew ~10% year-over-year. Texas led with a 14% increase, while growth stalled in states like California and Florida. Reuters
- In early 2025, Texas added over 6 GW of utility-scale solar, making it the fastest-growing solar market in the nation. Future Core
- As of Q2 2025, Texas surpassed California in utility-scale solar capacity—21.9 GW vs. 21.1 GW—and has over 12 GW under construction. Reddit
- By 2024, solar and wind accounted for 34% of the state's electricity, up from just 12% in 2015. Environment America
Wind
- Texas remains the nation’s top wind producer with over 30 GW installed. New projects like the 5 GW “Lone Star Wind Complex” are underway, enough to power 500,000 homes. WikipediaTexas Recap
Battery Storage
- The state leads the U.S. with nearly 10 GW of battery storage as of 2024. ERCOT has plans to add ~13 GW more by 2025 to support grid resilience. The Texas TribuneTexas EDC
- A recent 2.4 GW storage project by ENGIE and CBRE further bolsters grid reliability. Chron
Notable Investments
- CPS Energy is seeking bids to increase its wind capacity from 1,067 MW to 1,467 MW and has already added 480 MW of solar, with 254 MW more under contract. San Antonio Express-News
- Meta is investing $900 million in Texas renewable infrastructure, securing 600 MW from a new solar plant near San Antonio and an additional 595 MW from other solar sites, aiming for 100% clean energy for its Texas operations. Chron
Policy Landscape & Challenges
- Several Texas legislative proposals aimed at regulating or curbing wind and solar — including new permitting, buffer zones, and reliability requirements — were introduced but mostly died in the House. The Business JournalsCleanTechnicatechxplore.com
- Lawmakers, including some Republicans, recognize the necessity of renewables to meet growing power demand. A bipartisan stance has emerged, as reliance on traditional gas infrastructure alone can’t keep pace with growth. Dallas NewsThe Guardian
- Meanwhile, the EPA canceled over $400 million in Biden-era rooftop solar and microgrid funding for Texas — a significant setback for community-scale projects. Houston Chronicle
Summary
Is Texas still pushing forward with renewables?
Absolutely. Despite federal rollbacks and political headwinds, Texas continues to lead in expanding solar, wind, and storage infrastructure. Major utilities, data-center investors, and ambitious projects are all betting on clean energy’s future in the Lone Star State.
CPS seeks bids for wind energy, its largest request in more than a decade
US solar capacity slowed but not stopped by Trump policy u-turn
T. A. Gardner
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Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas and other Republican-led states are advancing legislation that could slow or block new renewable energy projects, as political momentum shifts back toward fossil fuels.David Montgomery reports for Stateline.In short:Despite Texas leading the nation in wind and solar electricity generation...
www.ehn.org
Texas Lawmakers Scramble To Stop Solar Energy
The solar energy is still alive and kicking in Texas, but two anti-renewables bills coul pass into law this year.
cleantechnica.com
Wind and Solar are the Worst Generating Technologies, Heavily Subsidized by Biden’s Climate Bill
Spain and Portugal’s blackout should be a warning to U.S. lawmakers, who decide the future of the massive renewable tax…
www.instituteforenergyresearch.org
Basically, Texas would like to ditch wind and solar because they are expensive losers in energy production. This is becoming more and more apparent to the state as their percentage in the mix increases. Note, this is true EVERYWHERE wind and solar have been pushed heavily. The cost of energy goes way up, often triple or more, and the reliability of the grid plummets.
Throughout the Biden administration, investors in the energy market were more than willing to build wind and solar plants to gobble up the huge subsidies offered. But those subsidies are never ending if wind and solar are to compete. Wind and solar absolutely suck as energy generation systems.
Expensive, unreliable, and a massive threat to grid stability....a bad idea.Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas and other Republican-led states are advancing legislation that could slow or block new renewable energy projects, as political momentum shifts back toward fossil fuels.David Montgomery reports for Stateline.In short:Despite Texas leading the nation in wind and solar electricity generation...
Texas Lawmakers Scramble To Stop Solar Energy
The solar energy is still alive and kicking in Texas, but two anti-renewables bills coul pass into law this year.
Wind and Solar are the Worst Generating Technologies, Heavily Subsidized by Biden’s Climate Bill
Spain and Portugal’s blackout should be a warning to U.S. lawmakers, who decide the future of the massive renewable tax…
Basically, Texas would like to ditch wind and solar because they are expensive losers in energy production. This is becoming more and more apparent to the state as their percentage in the mix increases. Note, this is true EVERYWHERE wind and solar have been pushed heavily. The cost of energy goes way up, often triple or more, and the reliability of the grid plummets.
Throughout the Biden administration, investors in the energy market were more than willing to build wind and solar plants to gobble up the huge subsidies offered. But those subsidies are never ending if wind and solar are to compete. Wind and solar absolutely suck as energy generation systems.
QP!
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Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas lawmakers move to restrict growth of wind and solar power
Texas and other Republican-led states are advancing legislation that could slow or block new renewable energy projects, as political momentum shifts back toward fossil fuels.David Montgomery reports for Stateline.In short:Despite Texas leading the nation in wind and solar electricity generation...
Texas Lawmakers Scramble To Stop Solar Energy
The solar energy is still alive and kicking in Texas, but two anti-renewables bills coul pass into law this year.
Wind and Solar are the Worst Generating Technologies, Heavily Subsidized by Biden’s Climate Bill
Spain and Portugal’s blackout should be a warning to U.S. lawmakers, who decide the future of the massive renewable tax…
Basically, Texas would like to ditch wind and solar because they are expensive losers in energy production. This is becoming more and more apparent to the state as their percentage in the mix increases. Note, this is true EVERYWHERE wind and solar have been pushed heavily. The cost of energy goes way up, often triple or more, and the reliability of the grid plummets.
Throughout the Biden administration, investors in the energy market were more than willing to build wind and solar plants to gobble up the huge subsidies offered. But those subsidies are never ending if wind and solar are to compete. Wind and solar absolutely suck as energy generation systems.
Check your dates on your articles and the ones on mine and REALIZE what is in mine is ongoing NOW.
I am curious as to what heating system you know of for high rise buildings that doesn't require electricity to work. Could you enlighten us since you are so knowledgeable about this heating system that requires no fans or pumps.
Currently Texas is getting 60% of its power from gas:
The much yapped about very expensive batteries 5%
www.ercot.com
The much yapped about very expensive batteries 5%
Grid and Market Conditions
www.ercot.com
T. A. Gardner
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Texas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill exclusively places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.
Texas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill exclusively places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.
pv-magazine-usa.com
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Texans will pay higher power bills as clean energy development slows because of tax credit cuts, economists say
The One Big Beautiful Bill drastically shortens the timeline for wind and solar projects to qualify for tax credits. This will impact even Texas, where wind and solar power have boomed and power demand is rising.
www.texastribune.org
New Research Shows Texas Has the Highest Electricity Costs in the Nation
New Research Shows Texas Has the Highest Electricity Costs in the Nation
Texas leads the nation in high electricity prices, a trend amplified by the growth of renewable energy and recent policy shifts under the Biden administration. With wholesale prices spiking 208% in the past three years, Texans face unique challenges in balancing the benefits of renewables with...
www.texaspolicyresearch.com
https://lifepowered.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-LP-Cost-of-Wind-and-Solar-ReedBennett.pdf
How Wind and Solar Variability Drives Up Texas Electricity Prices
How Wind and Solar Variability Drives Up Texas Electricity Prices - Texas Public Policy Foundation
Many Texans have been led to believe that adding more wind and solar to the electric grid is the cheapest way to meet the state’s rising energy demand. However, this belief overlooks a crucial reality: the hidden costs of managing the variability of these resources. While wind and solar have low...
www.texaspolicy.com