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Energy & Environment

Texas Has Generated More Electricity From Wind Than Coal So Far This Year

Emily Martin, KUT

Posted on July 25, 2019 · Texas is the largest consumer of coal in the country, but cheap natural gas and renewable energy prices are biting into coal's market share.

Tags coal energy Electric Reliability Council of Texas ercot natural gas wind energy

Business

Restructuring Plans Underway At Two Houston-Based Energy Suppliers

Jen Rice

Posted on July 12, 2017 · NRG and Dynegy are announcing that they’re selling off parts of their portfolios.

Tags coal energy dynegy NRG Paris Agreement Renewable Energy

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Texas Coal Loses Battle at NRG Power Plant, Wyoming Coal Wins

Dave Fehling

Posted on August 26, 2016 · A couple hundred jobs could eventually be eliminated as an industry is coming to an end in a small town north of Houston.

Tags coal energy NRG nrg energy Texas Coal Texas Railroad Commission

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Energy & Environment

Coal Burning Out As Way To Make Electricity In Texas

Dave Fehling

Posted on June 20, 2016 · Texas is making big changes in what it uses to generate the electricity you use. The state’s power grid may be getting cleaner and cheaper.

Tags coal energy electricity Environmental Defense Fund ercot solar power wind power

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Tags ercot Texas power grid

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