Solar Power and Energy Consumption Both Up Sharply in Texas in 2025, Grid Roundup #64

In this 64th edition of the Grid Roundup:

Solar power generation is up 52% so far this year compared to last year;

Consumption is surging in Texas with 7.5% more energy used in the first five months of this year compared to last year;

Coal consumption up and gas down so far this year;

Two important ERCOT workshops coming up this Friday and Monday;

PUC requests DER interconnection comments by June 27.

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