The TED podcast "Speed and Scale" hosted by Ryan Panchatsaram and Anjali Grover, focuses on climate change solutions, highlighting success stories and strategies to reduce emissions. In this episode, they explore how Texas, a state known for its oil and gas industry, became the largest producer of wind energy in the United States. They interview Pat Wood, former head of the Texas Public Utility Commission, who shares insights into the policies and decisions that led to this transition, including the Renewable Energy Standard and investments in transmission infrastructure. The episode emphasizes the economic benefits and non-partisan approach that drove the adoption of renewable energy in Texas, demonstrating that clean energy can be both a smart business and a climate decision.
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