Texas Strengthens RPS

Texas was among the first states to adopt a renewable portfolio standard (RPS), calling in 1999 for 2,000 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation by 2009. Announcing that the state is on track to meet that target by the end of 2005, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 20, strengthening the RPS, in August 2005. According to the new requirements, Texas will generate 5,880 MW of renewable energy by 2015, representing about 5% of demand. The legislation also sets a goal of reaching 10,000 MW by 2025. For details, see www.dsireusa.org.