TEXAS ENERGY POLICY BREAKDOWN: What the 89th Legislature Means for Your Power Bills
The Texas Legislature just wrapped up one of the busiest energy policy sessions in recent history. With record-breaking bill filings and major changes coming to how Texas powers itself, there’s a lot to unpack. Join Cullen Neely as he sits down with Carson Clayton, Campaign Director for Life:Powered at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to break down the energy legislation that will impact every Texan’s power bill and energy future.
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
🌪️ Wind & Solar Cleanup Requirements (HB 3228) How long do wind and solar facilities actually last? What happens when energy companies abandon projects? New landowner protections and end-of-life management requirements
⚛️ Nuclear Power in Texas (HB 14) New Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office – what it actually does The Advanced Nuclear Development Fund – how much money and where it goes Timeline: Will we see nuclear reactors operational in the next 5 years?
⚡ Grid Reliability Standards (SB 715) Why 90% of Texas power generators currently avoid reliability requirements How reliability gaps affect ERCOT’s grid management What closing these gaps means for your energy bills
💡 QUESTIONS ANSWERED: ✅ Will nuclear power finally come to Texas? ✅ Did we actually fix the Texas grid this time? ✅ Are wind and solar still getting preferential treatment? ✅ How will new reliability requirements affect your power bills?