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How renewables are saving Texans billions
A dive into ERCOT data reveals how solar energy is driving down electricity costs for Texas
In this post, I’ll show an analysis of ERCOT data that demonstrates that renewables aren’t just clean, they’re saving Texas consumers serious money. Clearly, there is extremely close agreement between these curves, reflecting the fact that net load is what determines the price of electricity. These estimates are both much higher than 2024’s actual price, demonstrating how adding renewable energy, mainly solar, to the grid has reduced the cost of electricity in Texas.
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