Harnessing the wind
In 2005 , the Texas Legislature passed a law mandating an increase in the usage of renewable energy , primarily wind power , situated in West Texas . The law directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas ( PUCT ) to establish Competitive Renewable Energy Zones ( CREZ ) throughout the state .
Booming energy production
During the 2010s , Texas emerged as a leading producer of wind energy , surpassing traditional fossil fuels in terms of installed capacity . Along with the expansion of fossil fuels , there was also investment in upgrading its electrical grid to accommodate the growth in renewable energy , including the construction of new transmission lines .
Undisputed leader
Leading the US in both crude oil production and refining – with the capacity to process 5.1mn barrels of crude oil – Texas also takes the number one spot for natural gas production , electricity production , wind energy capacity , biodiesel production , and solar potential . More than 55,600 clean energy workers are found in Texas .
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