Texas hits renewable energy targets 15 years early

[bananas]

http://www.brighterenergy.org/10444/news/wind/texas-hits-renewable-energy-targets-15-years-early/

Texas hits renewable energy targets 15 years early
Published: May 17, 2010
By James Cartledge

The State of Texas exceeded its 2025 renewable energy target 15 years early last year.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said on Friday that there was a record increase in voluntary participation in the state’s renewable energy certificate program in 2009.

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The figures came as ERCOT submitted its annual report on the scheme to the Texas Public Utility Commission.

With more than 10,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity on the Texas grid – mostly wind power – the state has reached its 2025 target 15 years early, and has doubled the target set for 2015.

The original mandate for 2009 was just 2,000MW, which was achieved three years early.

“Successful”

ERCOT interim CEO Trip Doggett said: “The Texas program was the first of its kind in the nation when it began in 2001, and it is now recognized as one of the most effective and successful in the nation.

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Faster than expected!

[kristopher]

1. Kick and recommend

[Dover]

2. Texas is such a paradox, isn't it?

One of the biggest contributors to our energy problems may also be the biggest contributor to the solution and alternative sources. Who woulda thunk?

Such a conservative state with a progressively liberal capitol at its heart...and a true love for the land.

[diane in sf]

3. Texas is busy going Blue!

[Dover]

4. Texas is busy going GREEN! ...n/t