Which of the following events occurred during early statehood in Texas?
Which of the following events occurred during the era of Early Statehood in Texas History? Annexation would likely start a war between the United States and Mexico. Texas was annexed by the United States.
What was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas?
Unit 7 Early State
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did many Texans favor annexation to the United States? | Texas debts from the republic would be paid. |
| What was the primary reason that the United States did not want to annex Texas in 1837? | Annexation would likely start a war with Mexico. |
Who runs the power grid in Texas?
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
How much of Texas power is wind?
20%
What percentage of Texas energy is renewable?
Coal-fired: 20 (2% total U.S.) Petroleum-fired: 17 (1% total U.S.) Natural Gas-fired: 162 (5% total U.S.) Nuclear: 2 (2% total U.S.) Hydro-electric: 25 (1% total U.S.) Other Renewable: 114 (4% total U.S.)
How much of Texas power is natural gas?
Exhibit 2: Texas Electricity Generation by Fuel, 2019
| Fuel | GWh Generated | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 181,770 | 47.4 % |
| Coal | 77,857 | 20.3 % |
| Wind | 76,708 | 20.0 % |
| Nuclear | 41,314 | 10.8 % |
Where is the largest wind farm in Texas?
Roscoe wind farm
Who owns the largest wind farm in Texas?
RWE
Do wind farms kill birds?
It is unfortunate then that wind energy has its own dark side: thousands of birds and bats are killed annually by wind turbines. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that between 140,000 and 500,000 bird deaths occur at wind farms each year.
Who is the leader in wind energy?
China