⚡ERCOT data contradicts presidential claims about renewable grid failures
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On July 8, Donald Trump told reporters at his Philadelphia rally that wind and solar energy ‘crash the grid’ and warned they’ll cause nationwide blackouts. He blamed renewables for Texas’ 2021 freeze-off, but the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) filings tell a different story. In March 2025, wind and solar delivered up to 75% of the state’s electricity for hours without a single outage. ERCOT reported zero grid failures, while battery storage covered evening peaks.
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Key Takeaways
- Donald Trump claimed on July 8 that renewables weaken the grid; ERCOT data show wind and solar ran 75% of Texas demand without outages.
- Public Utility Commission filings reveal renewables cut peak prices by 15%, saving households about $180 annually.
- Battery storage in Texas already covered evening peaks, proving storage can back up renewable swings.
- You can attend the July 20 PUC hearing or submit comments online to support more renewables and battery rules.
- Tracking utility filings helps you call out false national narratives with state-level evidence.
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Why This Matters
💰 Your Bill Drops $15 a Month:
Texas energy filings show wind and solar cut peak wholesale prices by 15%, saving the average household $180 a year
🔌 No More Rolling Blackouts:
Renewable energy provided backup power during Texas winter storms, while fossil fuel plants failed in extreme weather
⚡ Grid stability improves with renewables:
Solar and wind power help balance electricity supply throughout the day, reducing the strain that causes power outages
📊 Data contradicts political rhetoric:
Trump claims about renewable energy harming the grid are contradicted by actual utility company performance data showing the opposite
🌍 Energy independence through domestic renewables:
Wind and solar reduce American dependence on volatile international fossil fuel markets controlled by unstable foreign governments
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In Texas, wind and solar cut peak wholesale prices by __% , saving the average household about $__ a year.
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At his Philadelphia rally on July 8, 2025, what specific outcome did Donald Trump warn would result from expanding wind and solar power?
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According to ERCOT's March 2025 filings, wind and solar power supplied up to what percentage of Texas’s electricity demand for hours without any outages?
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Public Utility filings show wind and solar cut peak wholesale electricity prices in Texas by approximately what percentage?
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What is the main purpose of the Texas Public Utility Commission’s hearing scheduled for July 20, 2025?
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Under Texas PUC procedures, which of the following gives citizens the strongest influence on energy rule changes?
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Which organization operates Texas’s electric grid independently of federal oversight and publishes its reliability data?
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Battery storage covered evening demand peaks in Texas, according to ERCOT’s March 2025 report.
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