Proposed Texas Bills Threaten Renewable Energy Growth with New Regulations and Fees
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Texas is a national leader in renewable energy, but proposed bills SB 819, HB 553, and SB 388 threaten to impose unnecessary regulations and fees on wind and solar projects. SB 819 and HB 553 would add exclusive permitting requirements and environmental impact assessments for renewable energy, while SB 388 would increase costs through new fees. These measures could slow clean energy development, increase electricity costs, and harm job growth in the sector.
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Several proposed bills - SB 819, HB 553, and SB 388 - threaten to undermine this progress by imposing unnecessary regulations and fees on renewable energy projects.
SB 819 (Sen. Lois Kolkhorst) and HB 553 (Rep. Jared Patterson) impose additional permitting requirements and environmental impact assessments exclusively on renewable energy projects.
Texas is a national leader in renewable energy, with wind and solar powering millions of homes and businesses while creating jobs and strengthening local economies. However, several proposed bills - SB 819, HB 553, and SB 388 - threaten to undermine this
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