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As Texas power demand surges, solar, wind and storage carry the load
Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it.
According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has grown faster over the past year.
According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has grown faster over the past year.
Solar Farm Near Eddy Set to Provide Big Boost to Local Economy
The 2,000-acre solar farm, owned and operated by Geronimo Power, is set to pour around $33 million in taxes back into the community. On top of that, a majority of the land is leased out by the company, putting more money into the pockets of people in the community. Andy Cukurs is the COO at Geronimo and says that the company puts an emphasis on feeding back into the community.
Ag Lenders Forecast Half of Farm Borrowers Profitable in 2025
Agricultural lenders surveyed in the mid-year 2025 ABA/Farmer Mac Agricultural Lender Survey expect only about 52% of U.S. farm borrowers that report to turn a profit this year. That is the lowest level since 2016. This reflects tighter margins and the financial stress across major crop regions.
Grain producers, particularly corn, soybean, and cotton operations, are under the most strain. Livestock operations remain more stable, driven by strong protein demand and lower feed costs.
Grain producers, particularly corn, soybean, and cotton operations, are under the most strain. Livestock operations remain more stable, driven by strong protein demand and lower feed costs.