Texas bill would require solar developers to pay for natural gas or energy storage backup power

Diego MoratoThe Texas Senate passed last week (May 8) a controversial bill that, according to business leaders and energy experts, could significantly address the cost of electricity in the state and increase the risk of blackouts, just as energy demand reaches record levels. SB 715, which still needs to be voted on by the state House of Representatives, would impose a new obligation on renewable energy projects, including those already in place…

Texas bill would require solar developers to pay for natural gas or energy storage backup power

New legislation in Texas would require most solar projects to back up their power with either natural gas or battery energy storage — or risk being fined. Companion bills HB 3356 and SB 715 purport to address the “reliability” issues of resources such as solar and wind power, but could result in operating clean energy… The post Texas bill would require solar developers to pay for natural gas or energy storage backup power appeared first on Solar…