Over the past twelve months, from September 2024 to August 2025, Texas's electricity consumption has shown a clear reliance on fossil fuels, with more than half of the electricity, about 61%, being generated from these sources. Gas, the predominant fossil fuel, accounts for nearly half of the total electricity supplied. In contrast, low-carbon sources provide almost 39% of electricity, with wind energy making the most significant contribution from this category, generating about 22%. Solar power adds almost 10% to this clean energy mix, while nuclear power contributes nearly 7%, forming a notable part of Texas's low-carbon energy landscape. Coal, though still part of the energy mix at around 12%, ranks as the least significant among the fossil fuels used.
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Is Electricity Growing in Texas?
Reflecting a positive growth trend in electricity consumption, Texas has reached a new peak with 18,534 kWh per person in 2025, surpassing the previous record set in 2024 by an increase of 149 kWh per person. This growth is mirrored in the low-carbon electricity sector, which has also reached new heights with 7,190 kWh per person, marking a 475 kWh increase from the previous year. Such growth is promising, showing stronger inclinations towards clean energy sources, crucial in the global endeavor to combat climate change and air pollution, although efforts must continue to accelerate.
Suggestions
To foster this shift towards sustainable low-carbon electricity, Texas can build upon its robust wind infrastructure. With inspiration from Iowa, where wind energy constitutes 60% of electricity, Texas can expand its wind farms to enhance this sector further. Meanwhile, solar energy remains a promising avenue for growth, as evidenced in states like Nevada and California, where solar accounts for around 33% and 29% of electricity respectively. Additionally, boosting nuclear energy, with consideration of successful examples from countries like France and Slovakia, which generate over 60% of their electricity from nuclear, would significantly contribute to a more resilient and clean electricity system in Texas.
History
Historically, Texas has witnessed several remarkable strides in low-carbon electricity, particularly from wind energy. Since 2008, the state has consistently increased its wind-generated electricity, with substantial jumps such as 12.7 TWh in 2016 and 15.3 TWh in 2022. Although nuclear power saw an increase of 2.7 TWh in 2016, it disappointingly declined by 3.5 TWh in 2017. Recognizing these patterns, Texas must redouble its efforts to explore both solar and nuclear opportunities, ensuring the sustainability of its electricity landscape and offsetting any prior decreases in nuclear output to maintain a reliable clean energy future.
