Energy that works
for Texas
With an extensive portfolio of clean energy projects in Texas, Ørsted is fueling the state’s economic growth and making energy more affordable for all Texans.
Texas has always been an energy leader in America, and its early commitment to clean energy is a modern extension of that leadership. Ørsted is proud to stand by Texas as the Lone Star State takes its trailblazing spirit into the future.
As Texas’ energy demand is set to nearly double by 2030, we are helping meet those needs by building large-scale solar, storage and wind projects. The current industry portfolio of renewable energy projects across the state:
As Texas’ energy demand is set to nearly double by 2030, we are helping meet those needs by building large-scale solar, storage and wind projects. The current industry portfolio of renewable energy projects across the state:
- Will generate around $12.3 billion in new tax revenues for Texas communities over their lifetime
- Have reduced average residential household energy bills by $200 per year over the last five years
- Will pay participating Texas landowners around $15.1 billion over the projects’ lifetime
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Here in Texas, we believe in an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy approach. That is why we’re also No. 1 for wind power generation and No. 1 for utility-scale solar capacity. We will increase capacity of our grid to ensure that every Texan has affordable, reliable power.
Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas, at Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting, December 12, 2024
Benefits for Texas
Clean energy development is delivering long-term economic benefits to Texas through partnership with landowners, local leaders, and communities across the state. By harnessing abundant natural resources right at home, we can strengthen Texas’ energy supply while providing a more stable, reliable, and affordable energy future for all Texans.
Hear from Texas community voices
Through our investment in wind, solar, and storage projects throughout Texas, we partner with local communities from development to decommissioning. We strive to be good neighbors and build long-lasting relationships with Texans and local businesses. Learn more about some of the people we work with in Texas.
Empowering Texas
By producing local power across our Texas portfolio, Ørsted is helping strengthen the state’s energy supply, reducing reliance on foreign energy sources and creating capacity to export excess energy to neighboring states and allies.
Committed to community
Ørsted actively supports local organizations, sponsors educational programs, and collaborates with community leaders within all the communities where we do business. To accomplish this, we listen to locals and address their concerns while tailoring support projects that will meet their local needs.
Ensuring responsible development
Our actions
- Decommissioning bonds included in all leases
- A "no landfill" policy for solar panels and turbine blades
- Partnership with First Solar and SOLARCYCLE to recycle 100% of our solar panels
- Recognized by Texan by Nature for conservation efforts in Texas
Wherever we work, and with whomever we partner, we go above and beyond to ensure each project is sited, developed, and decommissioned responsibly.
Our environmental due diligence begins with avoidance. Following federal and state guidelines, our team conducts site-specific surveys with third party experts to evaluate wetlands and water bodies, threatened and endangered species, subsurface soil conditions, and cultural resources to avoid any sensitive areas.
The second step is mitigation. We’ve set the ambition that all projects have a net-positive biodiversity impact, meaning that we will implement restoration or conservation initiatives in the project footprint to offset any impacts from the development of a project.
Our environmental due diligence begins with avoidance. Following federal and state guidelines, our team conducts site-specific surveys with third party experts to evaluate wetlands and water bodies, threatened and endangered species, subsurface soil conditions, and cultural resources to avoid any sensitive areas.
The second step is mitigation. We’ve set the ambition that all projects have a net-positive biodiversity impact, meaning that we will implement restoration or conservation initiatives in the project footprint to offset any impacts from the development of a project.