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Energy in Texas
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Energy is a major component of the economy of Texas. The state is the nation's largest energy producer, producing twice as much energy as Florida, the state with the second-highest production. It is also the national leader in wind power generation, comprising about 28% of national wind powered electrical production in 2019. Wind power surpassed nuclear power production in the state in 2014.[1] Since 2003, Texas state officials have created various initiatives like the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund to develop the economy of Texas.
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Texas Net Electricity Generation by Source, November 2020[1]
Petroleum - fired (0.01%)
Natural gas - fired (44.8%)
Coal - fired (19.0%)
Nuclear (9.9%)
Renewable - Hydroelectric (0.4%)
Other renewable - solar, wind, etc. (25.9%)