Tri Global Energy Taps Chris Paddie for Wind Leadership Award

Texas state representative Chris Paddie (District 9, East Texas) has been named the recipient of the 2021 Tri Global Energy Wind Leadership Award. The award is given annually by Dallas-based Tri Global Energy, a developer of utility-scale clean energy (wind, solar and energy storage), to recognize a commitment to wind power development.

In February 2021, Paddie was named chairman of the house state affairs committee. Among other key aspects of the committee’s jurisdiction, the committee oversees the regulation and deregulation of electric utilities and the electric industry, energy production and consumption, pipelines, pipeline companies and all others operating as common carriers in the state.

“Chairman Paddie has shown great awareness and appreciation of the fact that Texas energy in the 21st century is a blend of existing and emerging technologies,” said John B. Billingsley, chairman and CEO of Tri Global Energy. “We have seen his commitment to moving Texas forward to the best possible energy mix to serve our citizens. During the legislative session, Chairman Paddie did not jump to any quick fixes to the challenges presented by Winter Storm Uri. He stayed focused on real sustainable solutions for the entire ERCOT grid and all of the electric generators, transmission companies and consumers.”

Last month, Paddie announced he will not seek another term in the lower chamber.