The project is at a scale of industrial development and investment unmatched in McLennan County’s history: acres of computer hardware, substations and a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired plant capable of powering about 300,000 homes.

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The EPA handed over power to the Railroad Commission after a two-year review. Critics say the commission has been too lax with the industry.

French will face commission Chair Jim Wright in the Republican primary. The three-person panel is in charge of the agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry.

Abbott framed his campaign as a means to keep Texas as a conservative bastion, touting efforts to lower property taxes, bolster education and strengthen public safety.

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.

The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.

Leaders of the effort say they moved to rural Hood County for its quiet country charm, which was shattered by what locals call “that roar” from the facility.

Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake.

This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry.

The day after the four-term Houston lawmaker launched his statewide bid, his former chief of staff, Odus Evbagharu, announced he was running to succeed his former boss in the Texas House.

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

The low-interest loan to NRG Energy for a gas-fired power plant is the largest of three loans approved through the $7 billion fund since its creation in 2023.

A City of San Antonio news release on Monday said a planned temporary closure of the Brook Hollow Branch Library would be canceled. The library was closing for one day to expedite the completion of a planned solar panel project.

Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.

The 89th Texas Legislature saw the signing of 1,155 bills into law, with several major pieces of legislation set to take effect on Sept. 1. Here's what to know about the new laws.

A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air pollution standards.

Experts say the Texas Energy Fund is facing an energy market that makes new power plants more expensive and less profitable.

Opportunity Home is set to lose $24 million in funding after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) canceled the Biden-era Solar for All program last week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit said in an email to KSAT.

After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.

Severe weather early Friday morning has caused significant power outages across Kerr County from sunup to sundown, according to a Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) outage map.

The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.

Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

The court’s decision is not a final ruling in favor of the licenses, but it removes a major roadblock.

Not long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar energy. Now they’re bypassing the grid and building their own gas-fired power plants on site.

Will Texas be able to keep the lights on and water flowing til the next legislative session?

CPS Energy’s executive team shared a single message Friday on all company fronts: the utility company is ready for the summer. The message was affirmed by Rudy Garza, the utility’s president and CEO.

At least four companies say they are prepared to treat the water well enough to be released into rivers in West Texas. Environmental groups say the state is moving too fast.

Senate Bill 1150, which is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott, is a rare example of the Texas Legislature regulating the state’s oil and gas industry.

The deal allocates $1 billion a year to water projects for 20 years, which some groups estimate is a fraction of what Texas needs to save its water supply.

Senate Bill 6, which now heads to the governor’s desk, gives the state’s electricity managers the ability to shut power to large consumers during emergencies.

Federal action would be needed to make the change legal. Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have debated the question for decades.

The legislation would give ERCOT the ability to turn off power to major consumers in an emergency.

The Texas Legislature is considering a proposal that would add restrictions on renewable energy expansion.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas anticipates that the power grid will handle the increased demand, largely thanks to solar power.

Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem.

According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.

The Texas Legislature has also invested millions in research to clean the fracking wastewater. Critics say it’s not a viable solution to the state’s water crisis.

House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.

Supply chain disruptions and policy decisions can significantly change these costs for oil companies — and consumers.

The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.

The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.

State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are some of the ways the state could spend the money.

Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth.

The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.

Water is complex. So are the terms used to describe it. Get to know the language as Texas debates how to save its water supply.

The state’s water supply faces numerous threats. And by one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.

The bill would have set deadlines for the oil and gas industry to plug inactive wells, which can pose a danger to the environment.

The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.

The case could establish the nation’s first independent repository for spent nuclear fuel in West Texas, despite the objections of state leaders.

The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) Board of Trustees approved the designs for two libraries to receive rooftop and parking canopy solar installations amid a larger push to retrofit municipal structures underway across the city.

San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving a project to install solar panels at nine branches across the city, part of an ongoing city initiative to retrofit municipal infrastructure.

All Texans connected to the state grid will now pay for the generators rather than just CenterPoint customers.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its Texas Infrastructure Report Card on Tuesday, which provides a sobering assessment of the state's ailing infrastructure.

A naturalized citizen, along with other business leaders, are working to create new resources for undocumented people living in the Permian Basin.

The terminal continues an oil export infrastructure buildout that pushes growth in U.S. oil production as momentum fades on a phase-out of fossil fuels.

Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.

Some experts are skeptical the grid would see as much demand growth as ERCOT predicts, and other ERCOT models showed things getting tight but not tipping into a deficit.

San Antonio city officials hope the construction of a large-scale solar program can push the city closer to sustainability and efficiency while also saving taxpayer dollars.

Scott Mason IV, a former deputy energy secretary for Oklahoma and member of the Cherokee nation, is the new administrator for the region that covers Texas and four neighboring states.

Nearly 40,000 homes in San Antonio are receiving part of their electricity from a newly repowered wind farm located almost 150 miles south of the city.

Two years after lawmakers created a $10 million program to address leaking wells in rural counties, none of the money has been distributed.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

Most countries in fast-growing Southeast Asia are looking to develop nuclear energy in their quest for cleaner and more reliable energy.

Houston’s main electrical company backed off plans to raise rates after facing sharp criticism for its response to massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.

Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.

The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

Methane is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and is 80 times the potency of carbon dioxide.

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.

With power outages becoming increasingly common during inclement weather, H-E-B has turned to microgrids to keep their stores operational.

San Miguel Electric Cooperative's plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.

The Public Utility Commission found that the performance credit mechanism, a financial tool the Legislature capped at $1 billion, would only marginally improve reliability of the state power grid.

Texas regulators are taking public comment about how they should implement an EPA rule to reduce methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.

Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.

ERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted the rule amid surging demand for power across the state and a growing crypto mining industry in Texas.

The proposal comes after the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency said it needs more money to plug wells that are in some instances erupting.

The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The agency has faced criticism over safety concerns linked to fracking, well blowouts and groundwater protection.

Abandoned wells in the Permian Basin are increasingly erupting with briney, polluted water. The Texas Railroad Commission says it needs emergency money to respond.

Bexar County is expected to use a Department of Energy grant to better track greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the region, developing a county-wide GHG emissions inventory assessment in response to high local ozone levels.

CPS Energy will hold a public input session on Monday in downtown San Antonio to offer community members and stakeholders the opportunity to engage with board members directly.

While residents smelled rotten eggs, the state’s environmental agency said it has not detected any air pollution.

Incumbent Christi Craddick is touting the health of the Texas energy industry and its impact on the economy. Her top opponent says regulation on the commission is too lax.

Experts warn that more blowouts should be expected unless oil and gas companies change their methods.

A company has long pursued the plan to move “high-level” nuclear waste from power plants across the nation to a storage facility in Andrews County.

The examination of Deloitte’s existing contracts comes after it failed to catch red flags in a company’s application for a loan to build or upgrade power plants in the state.

Former employees say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality gutted the unit soon after the fracking boom swept the state oil industry. The operation never returned to what it was before.

Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.

CPS Energy’s J.K. Spruce coal power plant released "seven million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022, making it the 42nd-worst climate polluter in the country," according to a study published by the Frontier Group.

The lawsuit claims federal regulators have undermined the Texas oil and gas industry by misusing environmental law, negatively impacting drilling and production.

The smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, near Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas.

Lawmakers tasked the Public Utility Commission with overseeing the Texas Energy Fund, though the agency has no experience running a loan program.

Texas isn’t expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.

While environmentalists say the new rules don’t do enough to protect groundwater, oil and gas operators are contesting stricter requirements for waste pits near wells.

The $30 million initiative advances the city’s goal of attaining a net zero capacity for all municipal buildings by 2040, a step outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

A Senate committee discussed the potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence — and overregulating it.

The 23-page document highlights measures to address energy equity, increase sustainability and curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Before the pandemic, Ben Bilbrey worked with some of the largest oil companies. Now he’s waiting for the phone to ring.