The Battle Over Energy in Texas: Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels

Texas, already a leader in wind power and home to a fast-growing solar industry, is poised to become a renewable energy powerhouse. However, the state's Republican-controlled legislature has introduced a spate of bills that could slow the growth of wind and solar industries, which has their leaders alarmed. Some Republicans have justified these moves by arguing that renewable energy is inherently unreliable and that more fossil fuels are needed to avoid another electricity blackout crisis. Renewable energy advocates said this package of bills could bring the industry’s growth to a sudden halt.