Renewable energy policy battles: Texas gas minimums, Utah solar milestone, IRA fallout, and Trump attacks

Texas Republican lawmakers push to mandate natural gas plants despite solar and batteries dominating new generation. Utah achieved a historic milestone with solar surpassing coal and gas as the top power source. The Inflation Reduction Act's legacy is mixed—massive investment but $28B in cancellations under Trump/Republicans. We Energies' $904M renewable projects for data centers are paired with controversial gas plants. Southeast Asia's fragile grids stall 50-60% of renewable projects. New: Donald Trump paid $1.22B to RWE to kill offshore wind, the fifth such payoff after courts overturned stop-work orders, highlighting ongoing attacks on renewables.