From the latest laws at the federal and local level, this may end up being a high water point for Texas. Entrenched oil and gas interests seem to be eliminating this clean, cheap source of energy for the state. Imagine killing off a growing modern business at the behest of a dying legacy business. From PV Magazine.

Solar and wind generated 40.2% of the ERCOT grid’s electricity this year through June. When coal plants shut down for unexpected maintenance, solar and wind stepped in, providing about 50% of generation during peak summer demand in the highest electricity consuming state in the union.

Solar, wind and storage reliably power Texas grid during unexpected coal shutdown