Xcel Energy Selects Nearly 4,000 MW of New Power Projects for Texas and New Mexico

Xcel Energy Selects Nearly 4,000 MW of New Power Projects for Texas and New Mexico

Raeylee Barefield
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July 28, 2026
Xcel Energy has selected a proposed portfolio of nearly 4,000 megawatts of new power generation projects across Texas and New...
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Texas Sets New Power Record During Summer Heat Wave

Texas Sets New Power Record During Summer Heat Wave

Ashley Paredes
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July 23, 2026
As temperatures reached triple-digits across the state Wednesday, the Texas power grid set a new record, providing more than 91...
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Big Digital Energy Announces Texas AI Data Center Joint Venture

Big Digital Energy Announces Texas AI Data Center Joint Venture

Raeylee Barefield
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July 6, 2026
Big Digital Energy has announced plans to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence data center campus in Hood County, Texas, through...
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Ken Paxton Says Austin's Electric-Ready Building Code Violates Texas Law

Ken Paxton Says Austin's Electric-Ready Building Code Violates Texas Law

Raeylee Barefield
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June 29, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) issued an opinion concluding that Austin's electric-ready building requirements conflict with state law by...
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Texas Oil Production Surges as Wayne Christian Highlights Drilling, Job Growth

Texas Oil Production Surges as Wayne Christian Highlights Drilling, Job Growth

Raeylee Barefield
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May 29, 2026
Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is celebrating renewed momentum in the state's oil and gas industry after new data showed...
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Greg Abbott, LCRA Bring New Timmerman Power Unit Online

Greg Abbott, LCRA Bring New Timmerman Power Unit Online

Raeylee Barefield
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April 22, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott (R) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) announced that the second unit of the Timmerman Peaker...
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Randy Weber Praises Geothermal Innovation and Energy Security

Randy Weber Praises Geothermal Innovation and Energy Security

Raeylee Barefield
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April 17, 2026
Congressman Randy Weber (R) emphasized the growing importance of subsurface energy innovation during a House Energy Subcommittee hearing focused on...
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Trump Approves Massive NextEra Energy Expansion in Texas

Trump Approves Massive NextEra Energy Expansion in Texas

Raeylee Barefield
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March 24, 2026
President Donald Trump (R) has approved plans for a major energy expansion led by NextEra Energy, paving the way for...
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Hanwha Energy Expands Texas Footprint with Power Plant Acquisition

Hanwha Energy Expands Texas Footprint with Power Plant Acquisition

Raeylee Barefield
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March 19, 2026
Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation announced it has agreed to acquire a natural gas-fired power generation facility in Texas, marking...
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Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm

Raeylee Barefield
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January 23, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions...
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