Government-mandated energy efficiency programs today generally work by increasing the cost of electricity in order to reduce electricity consumption. In all of these cases, consumers or taxpayers pay more for electricity. The result is reduced economic growth and decreased wealth for most Texans.
Energy & Environment
The sun is stronger than our electric grid — and we are defenseless against it
The Carrington Event literally shocked telegraph operators. A repeat could shock an entire civilization into the pre-industrial age. Imagine being a telegraph operator in September 1859. You’re sitting at your station, using cutting-edge technology to tap out messages hundreds and thousands of miles away. Suddenly, brilliant auroras light up the night sky from the tropics...
February 9, 2026