Texas Solar Will Outshine Coal Power for First Time in 2026
Texas is about to flip the script on energy. For the first time ever, solar panels across the state will generate more electricity than coal plants in 2026.
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Texas Solar Farm Will Power 53,000 Homes by 2027
A new 201-megawatt solar project in Texas just secured $236 million in financing, bringing clean energy and economic benefits to rural communities. The Nazareth Solar farm will help meet surging electricity demand while creating jobs and supporting local schools.
Texas Grid Tracks 225GW in New Data Centers for AI Boom
The data center industry is experiencing a transformation as dramatic as the Industrial Revolution, driven by AI's explosive growth. Texas alone is tracking over 225 gigawatts of new projects, with data centers making up 70 percent of those requests.
Texas Grid Survives Winter Storm After 2021 Disaster
Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
Data Centers Helped Power Homes During Winter Storm Fern
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a million people in January 2026, data centers stepped up in an unexpected way. Their backup generators helped keep the lights on across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Solar Triples in 10 Years, Now Fastest-Growing Power Source
Rooftop solar installations have tripled in the past decade, and the industry now builds enough panels every 15 hours to match a coal plant's output. Solar is on track to become the world's largest electricity source by 2032, thanks to plummeting costs and breakthrough battery storage.
Google Locks In 1.2 GW of Clean Energy for Data Centers
Google just signed deals to power its US data centers with 1.2 gigawatts of new wind and solar energy, enough to light up roughly a million homes. The $2.4 billion investment will bring fresh clean power to grids in Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia starting in 2027.
Tesla Cybertrucks Now Power Texas Homes During Peak Demand
Tesla just launched its first vehicle-to-grid program in Texas, letting Cybertruck owners earn money by sending power from their massive batteries back to the grid when demand spikes. The program turns electric trucks into mobile power plants that help stabilize the state's notoriously fragile energy system.