Environmental Stewardship

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished and virtually inexhaustible. These resources are essential to building a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Renewable energy supports U.S. energy security and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By lowering dependence on fossil fuels — the largest source of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions — it also decreases energy imports and promotes environmental sustainability.

Renewable Energy in Texas

Texas has a wealth of renewable resources across the state, most notable, as follows:

Wind Power: Texas leads the nation in wind-generated electricity. In 2023, wind energy supplied 28.6% of Texas's total in-state electricity generation.
Solar Energy: Solar continues to expand rapidly as a clean, affordable energy source.
Geothermal: While Texas currently has no geothermal power plants, regions in eastern and southern Texas have geothermal resources suitable for future development.
Hydropower: Although there are many non-powered dams in Texas, local characteristics limit the potential for hydroelectric power. Fewer than 20 utility-scale hydroelectric plants contributed just 0.2% to in-state generation in 2023.
Biomass & Biogas: Biomass provided 0.2% of the state’s electricity in 2023. There are several landfill gas and biogas facilities in Texas, primarily at wastewater treatment plants and landfills. Two anaerobic digesters in the Texas Panhandle convert manure and agricultural waste into methane used for energy generation.

Total Renewable Generation: In 2023, renewable sources provided nearly 30% of Texas’s total electricity generation.