Texas continues adding jobs to solar energy market

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Texas has been adding jobs in the solar energy market as energy bills increase at fast rates.Wes Reeves, a spokesperon for Xcel energy, said one reason rates are higher is due to the increase in the price of natural gas. He added this increase makes the price in surpluses of solar energy increase as well.Inflation plays a role as well, with consumer prices more than nine percent compared to last year. The record inflation rates accompany the record heat in Amarillo and across Texas.“There are a lot of reasons why someone would want to look at solar for their rooftop, whether they want to try to save money or make a little money, or maybe it’s just a lifestyle choice. They just want to do something good for the environment,” Reeves said.Texas ranks fifth in the nation for the total number of solar jobs with more than 10,000 employed by the…

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