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  • Black and white illustration of electrical power lines with the text "The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout."

    The Disconnect: The Bull of the Brazos

    02/26/2025

    As the Texas Railroad Commission loses global oil dominance, the 1970s energy crisis hits, triggering a power cutoff for millions and shaping Texas’ uniquely divided energy regulation.

    Listen now to hear Monty Humble, a leader in Texas energy policy, discuss the lasting impact of these events and how they shape today’s energy landscape.

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  • Aerial view of a large solar farm in a rural agricultural area

    Consortium led by MIT, Harvard University, and Mass General Brigham spurs development of 408 MW of renewable energy

    11/22/2024

    MIT, Harvard, and Mass General Brigham are spearheading a consortium to add 408 MW of new renewable energy in Texas and North Dakota, accelerating the clean energy transition and cutting emissions in carbon-intensive regions. 

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  • "Google logo on building exterior with glass windows and concrete structures"

    One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google

    10/18/2024

    One of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday, backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made.

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  • Construction workers in hard hats and reflective vests standing in a circle on a job site.

    SB Energy Secures $2.4 Billion for Renewable Energy Projects, Creating Blueprint for Project Financings Around Domestic Content and Energy Communities

    11/30/2023

    In partnership with J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc., and Truist Bank, these first of their kind deals create a roadmap for private sector to actualize American jobs and accelerate emission reductions.

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  • A man in a suit holds an agreement document in front of a screen displaying a signing ceremony for Project Lucy, a 459MWdc solar power plant in Texas. The screen shows two men holding an agreement with the Texas flag in the background. The text above reads 'Project Lucy 459MWdc Solar Power Plant in Texas.'

    Korea nabs $450 million solar power project in Texas

    08/20/2023

    Six Korean private and public entities, known as “Team Korea,” have secured a 600 billion won ($450 million) contract to build a 459-megawatt solar power plant in Concho County, Texas. They signed the deal with Austin-based High Road Energy Marketing.

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  • Wind turbines in a dry, grassy landscape under a clear blue sky.

    Wind Energy Takes Flight In The Heart Of Texas Oil Country

    03/08/2017

    Georgetown, Texas, a conservative town in the heart of oil country, became one of the first U.S. cities fully powered by renewable energy due to the financial stability of wind and solar, reflecting Texas’ leadership in wind energy production.

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