Renewable Energy Is Fueling Rural Texas Economies
Study demonstrates billions of dollars flowing to county tax coffers and landowner payments AUSTIN, TX – Texas rural counties are realizing dramatic financial benefits from renewable energy projects as cited in a study released today from Powering Texas and Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation. Titled “The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy in Rural Texas,” the […]
Building A Future in Wind: Researching Locally To Export Globally
At The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) we are committed to strengthening and diversifying how we impact our students, our community and our global efforts. As we’ve experienced the pandemic and oil and gas downturn, we are witnessing firsthand the importance of this commitment, and it feels more important than ever to align with […]
Carter: Celebrating the Panhandle’s growing relationship with wind
Wind energy makes an impact in every community it calls home – from clean power to high-paying jobs, wind offers a wide array of benefits beyond the homes and businesses that it powers. Consistently ranking as one of the windiest cities in the country, in a state that is the national leader in wind energy, […]
Wind is now America’s largest renewable energy provider
Annual market report from American Wind Energy Association shows Texas leads the country in wind power additions and operates more than 25 percent of nation’s capacity Austin, TX – Wind power is emerging as America’s top choice for new power, with Texas leading the country in wind power additions, installing a record amount of 3,938 […]