Back to All Media Trump is using taxpayer dollars to bail out coal and bet against Texas | Opinion In his latest Houston Chronicle opinion piece, our Academic Director Michael E. Webber argues that policies supporting coal generation could have significant implications for Texas, a state that has become a leader in natural gas, wind, solar, battery manufacturing, and emerging geothermal technologies. As energy demand continues to grow, the debate over how best to balance reliability, affordability, security, and innovation remains central to the future of energy. Share Article In his latest Houston Chronicle opinion piece, our Academic Director Michael E. Webber argues that policies supporting coal generation could have significant implications for Texas, a state that has become a leader in natural gas, wind, solar, battery manufacturing, and emerging geothermal technologies. As energy demand continues to grow, the debate over how best to balance reliability, affordability, security, and innovation remains central to the future of energy.