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TribCast: The rise of renewable energy in Texas

In this week’s episode, energy expert Doug Lewin discusses how wind and solar power are supplying an increasing amount of power in Texas whether state leaders like it or not.

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Crews build a solar panel farm outside of El Campo on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Crews build a solar panel farm outside of El Campo on April 3, 2023. Credit: Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, energy expert Doug Lewin discusses how wind and solar power are supplying an increasing amount of electricity in Texas whether state leaders like it or not.

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