Renewable Rides Ep 90: Spotlight on Texas Energy Policy and Unpacking the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Distributed Generation
The pace of policy change is accelerating, and if you're in the energy space, you can't afford to fall behind. Let’s break down the latest legislative shifts shaking up the U.S. energy landscape from Texas to Washington and what they mean for onsite energy projects, investor confidence, and the future of distributed energy.
Listen in as we cover the highs and lows of recent state and federal bills, including the surprising defeat of three anti-renewable proposals in Texas, the potential of SB 1202 to dramatically cut soft costs, and the razor-thin passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” in Congress.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- Why Texas’ attempt to curb renewables failed.
- How SB 1202 could slash permitting timelines and soft costs.
- The key provisions (and limitations) of the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
- What tight timelines mean for your access to federal tax credits.
- Real-world case studies: When energy projects still pencil out without the ITC.
- Why soft cost reductions may be the industry’s biggest opportunity.
- How rising utility rates make behind-the-meter systems more attractive than ever.
Resources In Today's Episode:
You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/m54aau6c