Texas lawmakers weigh natural gas minimums as solar and batteries surge

Republican state senators are considering mandates requiring minimum natural gas generation capacity as renewable energy and battery storage increasingly dominate Texas's electricity mix, raising questions about grid reliability and market

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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51d Inside Climate News As Solar and Batteries Dominate in Texas, Republican Lawmakers Consider Natural Gas Minimums — As new electricity generation skews toward solar and battery storage in Texas, Republican state senators are questioning whether it’s time to impose minimum…

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