With the extreme heat already here, Texas’ energy usage is rising. But there’s plenty of sunlight being converted into solar energy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says less than 5% of Texas energy is generated from solar panels.
SAN ANTONIO — With the extreme heat already here, Texas’ energy usage is rising. But there’s plenty of sunlight being converted into solar energy.
This is a busy time for energy providers like Robert Miggins. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Big Sun Solar in San Antonio. He says they want to get as many businesses as possible to convert to solar energy.He’s very optimistic about the opportunities renewable energy has created. In just a few short years, the solar energy industry has grown in Texas. Miggins says incentive programs from the local energy company have allowed solar to soar.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says less than 5% of Texas energy is generated from solar panels. Robert says for a state that gets a lot of sun, solar is a commonsense investment for Texas. It takes years to get gas-powered plants approved and built. But Miggins says solar projects are becoming easier and faster to complete.
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