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Gridlocked: Lessons from Texas on Renewable Energy

Episode 50

Gridlocked: Lessons from Texas on Renewable Energy

1:14:44 - 10/09/2025

In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan speak with Brent Bennett, Ph.D., Policy Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, about lessons Montana and other Western states can learn from Texas's experience with renewable energy. Dr. Bennett shares insights on the impact of wind and solar development on power grid reliability, land use considerations, and the economic and policy challenges tied to large-scale renewable infrastructure. The conversation explores how energy policy intersects with land ownership, conservation, and long-term planning, offering valuable perspectives for landowners, investors, and policymakers navigating the future of energy in the West. 

 

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Meet The Hosts

A smiling man with gray hair and a beard wears a brown Fay Ranches cap, a green plaid shirt, and an olive green quilted vest, standing in front of a wooden wall.

Ryan Bramlette, ALC

Fay Ranches

Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

(406) 580-9569 rbramlette@fayranches.com See Everything by Ryan
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A man wearing a beige cowboy hat, red plaid shirt, and gray vest stands smiling in front of a wooden wall.

Matt Henningsen

Fay Ranches

Ranch Sales | Licensed in MT

(406) 570-5072 mhenningsen@fayranches.com See Everything by Matt
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Meet The Guests

Brent Bennett, Ph.D.

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Policy Director

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