The Impact of Limiting Renewables in Texas with Olivier Beaufils

Doug Lewin and Nathan Peavey | Source: douglewin.com | Posted 05/16/2025

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Aurora Energy’s Olivier Beaufils on what modeling reveals about the grid and cost impacts of limiting renewable development, and the massive potential benefits of efficiency & demand response

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The article discusses the potential consequences of Texas limiting new wind and solar energy projects, as proposed by several bills in the Texas Senate. According to modeling by Aurora Energy Research, such actions could lead to significantly higher power prices, increased risk of rolling outages, and reduced grid reliability. By 2035, power prices could rise by 14%, and by 2050, they may jump by 38%. Additionally, a conservative forecast suggests that 400,000 to 600,000 homes could experience power loss during peak summer conditions due to insufficient capacity replacement.

The second part of the article highlights the importance of demand-side solutions, such as residential demand response and energy efficiency upgrades, which can alleviate stress on the grid while saving money for Texans. Key findings indicate that demand response could save households an average of $87 annually, and industrial customers could save $2 million each year. The article emphasizes the need for a diverse, flexible, and efficient grid to ensure affordability and reliability, especially in light of Texas's growing energy demands and extreme weather conditions.

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