Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan think tank, released a report projecting that Texas households will pay an additional $45 billion for energy through 2035. The report attributes cost increases to Trump administration policy changes that slow clean energy deployment and increase fossil fuel use.
Where
Statewide
When
October 2026
Sources
One outlet
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Additional energy costs for Texas households by 2035$45 billion2Who pays or receives it: Texas households
Who's involved
Energy Innovationnonpartisan think tank that conducted the analysis
Robbie OrvisSenior director for modeling and analysis for Energy Innovation
The facts
Energy Innovation used its Energy Policy Simulator to project costs into 2035.2
Energy Innovation said policy changes by the Trump administration will slow clean energy deployment.2
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act limits renewable energy development according to the report.2
The EPA cancelled its Solar for All grant program per the report.2
Increased energy costs are due in large part to expensive fossil fuel power plants and higher gas and diesel prices.2
Texas has almost 200 data center facilities in operation, one of the largest markets in the country.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Robbie Orvis, Energy Innovation Increased air pollution will make people sicker, increase healthcare costs, and lead to premature deaths.2
Robbie Orvis, Energy Innovation States can reduce costs by removing barriers to clean energy deployment and providing permitting certainty.2
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