Finally, some real answers.

By the way, self provided energy has been a goal of many people. The only problem it faces is an economy of scale.

Also, in Texas, if you are going to set up a system like this to power more than one home you need the permission of the Texas utilities Commission and you must also be able to survive any challenge from established power companies that are considered public utilities.

The market for electricity in Texas is unregulated. The generation of electricity is not.

This is usually good for a four or five year legal battle. Beck might be wise to take an option on the land and then start seeking approval for his 'new source of energy'. If it makes electricity in Texas that is meant for more than one home or business he will need a permit from the State AND be able to prove in Court that it will not disrupt the power grid.

He can produce all the power he wants if he is willing to sell it to the local utility company at wholesale rates. This is what oil refineries do with the power they create from waste heat.

Now he may be betting on the Texas Ledge giving him a pass on all of this since Texas is a Conservative Paradise, but if so he is expecting a lot from people who are currently in the back pocket of the Electric Utility companies.

This will be interesting to watch.