Why People Are Hyped About Texas’ Clean Energy Progress

The chart: New data from Cleanview shows C02 emissions in Texas are down 7% over the last five years, despite electricity consumption in the state having grown 20%. (Cleanview)

Context: Partly due to its relaxed regulatory environment, Texas has become a leader in renewable energy, topping the list of hydropower, solar and wind producers.

Bubba’s Two Cents

Texas’ rapid advances in clean energy mirror its ability to greenlight housing projects at a scale unmatched by many states. Is the Lone Star State’s success a happy coincidence or are we seeing the effectiveness of market-driven policies in action?