Texas Led the U.S. in Wind and Solar Energy Production Last Year
A solar farm produces electricity near Bakersfield, Texas on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call (AP)A new study from Climate Central shows that the U.S. saw impressive overall growth in wind and solar energy capacity in 2022. Red states, but especially Texas, led the country in clean energy production last year.The researchers analyzed data from WeatherPower, the organization’s solar and wind forecasting tool, and data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to learn about clean energy…