In 1999, Texas policymakers made a commitment in SB 7 to allow renewable energy generation to grow in our state. In the 20 years since then, renewable generation like wind and solar energy has flourished. But now that renewable energy plays a robust role in our state’s electric generation mix, some folks in fossil fuel industries would like to turn back the clock and throw up roadblocks to future growth in renewables. According to recent polling, the vast majority of Texans—including Texans of faith—support renewable energy. It’s not the first time that fossil fuel producers have tried to undermine the renewable energy industry in Texas—and just like those other times, Texas faith communities should speak up. 

TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS…

VOTE NO on SB 2232 by Hancock 

This bill would study only subsidies for renewable energy while ignoring the environmental effects and subsidies for other power generating sources. Call House State Affairs and Calendars Committees and tell them to OPPOSE this bill and to STUDY ALL OR NONE.

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I support renewable energy! I am proud of what Texas has achieved in renewable power so far…and I think we should challenge ourselves to go even farther. Renewable energy means economic development for rural communities…affordable power for vulnerable people…safer air for our children…and caring for God’s creation. I urge Texas lawmakers to increase access to renewable energy, and I oppose any efforts to turn the clock back on Texas’ renewable energy progress.