This week’s selection of readings and podcasts focuses on energy developments, particularly how renewable energy projects are contributing to economic vitality in rural areas of Texas. Wind and solar installations have spurred job creation and attracted investment into regions that previously faced economic stagnation. Local governments are leveraging these projects to boost tax revenues, which in turn support public services such as schools and infrastructure. n nFor subscribers, additional benefits include access to an archive of content dating back to 2022, weekly Grid Roundups summarizing key energy trends, and exclusive episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. One recent episode features an in-depth conversation with Rudy Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy, discussing the integration of data centers with clean energy sources, the rise of distributed generation, and the evolving role of utilities in a decarbonizing economy. n
— News Original —nReading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what I’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. n nIn addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives going back to 2022, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast, including this one with CPS Energy’s President & CEO Rudy Garza on data centers, renewables, distributed energy resources, and more.
