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twodogsbarking

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2. More wind......

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 01:03 PM

Sep 22

In 2024, Texas generated 169,442 gigawatt-hours (GWh) from wind and utility-scale solar, leading the nation. Specifically, Texas produced 124,936 GWh of wind energy and 44,506 GWh of solar energy in that year. This amount significantly surpasses California, the runner-up, which generated 92,316 GWh from these sources. More than 25% of what they use. Hmm.

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US court weighs Trump halt on Rhode Island offshore wind project [View all] riversedge Sep 22 OP

Ironic that the world' biggest bag of wind is against wind. twodogsbarking Sep 22 #1

He could power a couple windmills all by himself Bayard Sep 22 #3

It is only with the heart that one can rightly see, what is essential is invisible to the eye. twodogsbarking Sep 22 #4

More wind...... twodogsbarking Sep 22 #2

I was in RI last month Historic NY Sep 22 #5

Trump loses again the Judge lift his hold Historic NY Sep 22 #6

Offshore wind development is a no-brainer in the race against climate change. thought crime Sep 22 #7

As usual, Trump plays small ball. thought crime Sep 22 #8