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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by bluGill on Saturday January 17, 2026 @11:07AM (#46659114)
Texas has the most wind power of any us state.

High energy prices happen when you don't do the basics to be ready for a change before making it. Or when you skip basic maintenance until everything falls apart. I'm sure there are many other complex factors I don't know about.

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Re:US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% ... by WesternEdge on Saturday January 17, 2026 @11:22AM (#46659257)
Texas also has the most coal power of any state. As with China, success with renewables appears to depend on a policy of compatibility with fossil fuels rather than opposition.
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