• 73% of U.S. adults reported doing okay or living comfortably financially, unchanged from 2024 but below 2021 peak of 78%
• 53% cited price increases as a major financial concern, down from 56% in 2024
• 42% expressed job security concerns, up from 37% in 2024 amid labor market softening

• Utility-scale solar generation in ERCOT forecast at 78 BkWh for 2026
• Coal generation in ERCOT projected at 60 BkWh for 2026
• Solar is set to exceed coal for the first time in ERCOT history
• The shift highlights expanding renewable capacity in Texas's power mix