Changing TX Climate

We are the largest group of diverse organizations in Texas dedicated to taking action against climate change.

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Renewables help lower power prices, full stop. Texas isn’t seeing rates go up as fast as other states are, in part because we’re the nation’s clean energy leader. Anti-energy attacks increase bills. #txlege #txenergy https://t.co/DWQnuIbgMK

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Powerful look at the role renewables play on the Texas grid and in rural communities. When anti-energy activists attack these resources, consumers get hit. #txlege #txenergy https://t.co/5BklllgiYG

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Anti-energy attacks are having an effect, but Texas remains the nation’s clean energy leader. That’s a huge win for consumers and grid reliability. #txlege #txenergy https://t.co/CFpOpSC0fP

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Texas’ ERCOT grid keeps setting new records for solar power and battery storage. These renewables are helping control the cost of electricity as other regions see bills rise. #txlege #txenergy https://t.co/1TmmFiQYwR

[Doug Lewin @douglewinenergy]

There are new solar and storage records in Texas. Tuesday, solar provided 29,833 megawatts, beating the old record by 500 MW. Solar met nearly 50% of power demand at the time.

Yesterday, batteries discharged more than 7,500 MW for the first time, nearly 11%.
#txlege #txenergy

[Rep. Veronica Escobar @RepEscobar]

Today, I sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and White House OMb Director Russell Vought to express grave concern over the EPA’s recission of $7 billion in already obligated funding for the Solar for All Program

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[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Energy is getting more expensive, and anti-energy attacks on renewables are making it worse. #txlege https://t.co/qfCW0oMZSo

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

Texas — and its children — are in the crosshairs of climate change. Texas needs policies and energy resources that won’t make these threats worse. #txlege https://t.co/lfvKQkiOGE

[Robert D. Bullard @DrBobBullard]

Texas clean energy is a big ‘loser’ from Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ https://t.co/MwQ5PneIwP

[Cyrus Reed @cyrustx]

GIGANTORNOMOUS NEWS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY! SECO and the @txcomptroller will be getting $689 million to help Texans weatherize their homes! @EEpartnership #txlege @TexasSierraClub

[Andrew Freeman @AFCreatives]

Some #Green news this afternoon: @austinenergy has received a $15M grant from the govt - secured with help from @RepLloydDoggett - to bring more than 200 new EV charging stations to the city, with a focus on equity and filling in the gaps in underserved communities. @cbsaustin

[Moms Clean Air Force @CleanAirMoms]

Texas Coal Plant to Switch to Clean Energy! ❤️

The transition to a solar and battery plant will be funded by more than $1.4 billion in federal grant money to support clean energy while maintaining rural jobs. #MomsClimateHope

[Lloyd Doggett @RepLloydDoggett]

GREAT NEWS: With my support, Austinites will have more electric vehicle charging options than ever before.

$15M from the Infrastructure Law is coming to @austinenergy for over 200 new ports in neighborhoods, community centers, and other public spaces. ⬇️
https://t.co/jX5qKDclJU

[Lloyd Doggett @RepLloydDoggett]

Austin is getting $15M in federal funds I supported. This doubles the number of electric vehicle fast chargers available in public spaces, adding a total of over 200 new charging ports.

Going green on our roads helps the environment & cuts families' fuel and maintenance costs!

[EDF @EnvDefenseFund]

That sound you hear is community members breathing a collective sigh of relief because this plant is the fourth-largest mercury polluter in the state and is causing groundwater contamination.😱
https://t.co/MjiXw8DDGI

[Texas Sierra Club @TexasSierraClub]

VICTORY in South TX! San Miguel Electric Co-op gets $1.4 billion to build 600 MWs of #solar & batteries, replace #coal power, remediate strip mines, & develop community benefits plan for workers & landowners #EnergyTransition #TxLege @SierraClub #txlege https://t.co/UGxeGStjTp

[Federal Highway Admn @USDOTFHWA]

Last week, Texas opened its first NEVI-funded EV charging station in Happy, thanks to partners @ABB_EVCharging & @TxDOT. The project helps communities reliably charge their EVs and shows progress toward the goal of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030. Read more here: https://t.co/CxcjAFLUsj

#InvestingInAmerica #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

The #InflationReductionAct has nearly quintupled U.S. solar module capacity since 2022, creating jobs and boosting energy independence.
Solar is shining brighter than ever in Texas. ☀️#txenergy #txclimate
https://t.co/goWciF2QNL

[Cyrus Reed @cyrustx]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $184,464,000 for the state of Texas under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe. @twdb @electcharles breakdown by state - https://t.co/c61qm9JvD1

[Rep. Sylvia Garcia @RepSylviaGarcia]

I’m proud to have secured over $25 million in federal funding for @Port_Houston through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This investment will boost economic growth, strengthen our region’s sustainability, and create good-paying jobs. A win for our economy and future!

[Changing TX Climate @TX_Climate]

$2 million from the #InflationReductionAct will be used to study how climate change is affecting the red snapper population. #txclimate
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