UH Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Carbon Capture
Sometimes less really is more — at least that is the case when it comes to improving carbon capture systems, according to a team of researchers at the University of Houston. Led by Mim Rahimi, a professor at UH’s Cullen College of Engineering, the team made two significant breakthroughs that could reduce the cost of […]
Solar may account for half of new US electricity added this year, EIA says
Developers are on track to add 33 gigawatts of solar power in the U.S. this year, accounting for about half of the total new electricity generating capacity planned for the country in 2025, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. If the plans are realized, large-scale solar power additions in the U.S. would reach a […]
In Texas, Federal Cuts to Renewable Energy Projects Mean Lost Revenue for Rural Communities
Renewable energy experts and developers in Texas are warning that rural communities could bear the brunt of the economic impact from changes to federal tax credits for wind and solar put in place by the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, President Donald Trump’s signature piece of second-term legislation. Texas, which ranks first […]
How Clean, Next-Gen Geothermal Could Power The World 140 Times Over
The potential solution for abundant and clean energy could be right under our feet—or more specifically, beneath the Earth’s surface. Geothermal power has long been the forgotten sibling among renewable energies, even though it provides dependable electricity in places like Iceland and California. Now, that is beginning to change. A recent U.S. pilot set records […]
Clean Energy, Dirty Hands: Securing Texas’ Solar Future
By Jadyn Winsett Texas has emerged as a powerhouse in America’s clean energy landscape, with solar leading thecharge. In just the last quarter of 2024, we added 2.4 gigawatts of solar capacity – that’s enoughenergy to power roughly 1.8 million homes during peak sunlight hours. Whether in the heart ofranch country or the core of […]
Column: Texas is key for U.S. energy dominance
When people think of Texas, they think big – big landscapes, big ambition and big energy. And when it comes to energy, Texas isn’t just part of the story – we’re leading it. Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation State Director Matt Welch speaks at an electric vehicle convoy on Jan. 29, 2024 at the Beaumont […]
Texas’s Hydrogen Renaissance will help Secure America’s Global Energy Dominance
By Matt Welch As the global demand for hydrogen increases, foreign competitors are continuing to invest in their hydrogen production facilities. Texas is uniquely positioned to continue to invest in hydrogen and bolster America’s global energy dominance. Tax incentives, such as the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, are critical for ensuring that the U.S. […]
Trump hates wind power. But these Texas Republicans are embracing it
As a Republican state lawmaker for 16 years, a Texas rancher and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, John Davis’s conservative credentials are impeccable. But Davis has become horrified at his party’s assault upon an increasingly vital lifeline to many rural, conservative areas of the US – clean energy development. Davis allowed seven wind turbines to be situated on his […]
As Texas Enters Era of Unprecedented Energy Demands, New Polling Shows Growing Support for Clean Energy Benefits and Policies
Strong Momentum for Clean Energy, Transmission and Geothermal AUSTIN, TX (April 28, 2025) – A poll released today by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) reveals that, across the board, Texans continue to support the advancement of clean energy, with growing awareness of the benefits to consumers. The biennial survey shows that Texans back enhancements […]
The Time Has Come for Competitive Transmission in Texas
By Matt WelchApril 25, 2025 Texans have long championed free enterprise and competition. Over 25 years ago, our state was one of the first to deregulate most of our electricity market, unleashing billions in private investment and innovation. We know that when businesses compete, consumers win. Yet today, one critical part of our electric system remains shielded […]
