Texas Senate Passes Controversial Renewable Energy Restrictions

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would impose significant permitting restrictions and fines on solar and wind energy projects in the state. The bill requires existing projects to obtain new permits or face retroactive removal, while new projects would need to win approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and comply with yearly fees, tight siting requirements, and more. The bill places existing renewable energy projects at risk and could drive up energy costs for Texans.