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San Antonio Ranks 6th in Nation for Solar Energy
April 14, 2014 | posted by The Institute
A new report ranks San Antonio 6th in the nation for the amount of solar installed, and provides a first-of-its-kind comparative look at the growth of solar in major American cities.
Team Unveils Solar-Powered Plane It Plans to Fly Around the World
April 11, 2014 | posted by The Institute
A Swiss team planning to complete the first round-the-world solar flight next year unveiled a new version of its unique aircraft Wednesday, which they say could remain in the air indefinitely.
AAA: EV battery range cut by more than half in cold weather
April 02, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Research finds range for three EVs dropped from 105 miles at 75 degrees to 43 miles at 20 degrees.
Winter Energy Bill Woes: Do You Know WATTs Up?
February 14, 2014 | posted by The Institute
As we trudge into a brisk February, most of us have probably already received our utility bills for December and January.
Energy secretary backs mix of power sources
February 07, 2014 | posted by The Institute
During a visit to San Antonio Thursday, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said President Barack Obama’s push for use of all energy sources - his “all of the above” energy policy - is the best solution to meet the nation’s power needs.
NSF $400K grant supports UTSA wind energy research
February 03, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Although wind resources in the United States are abundant, the cost of generating wind energy is still prohibitively expensive when compared to natural gas and fossil fuels.
The Institute Is Now Hiring
February 03, 2014 | posted by The Institute
The Institute is looking for Graduate Students interested in pursuing research in sustainable energy
The Institute Is Now Hiring
February 03, 2014 | posted by The Institute
The Institute is looking for Graduate Students interested in pursuing research in sustainable energy
Family completes first cross-country Tesla Model S drive using free energy
January 30, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Range anxiety has been a hot topic when it comes to electric vehicles. Tesla has fought hard to convince skeptics that EVs remain a viable option for everyone, not just for those that never leave the confines of their hometown.
In Texas, Wind Nears 10% of Electricity
January 28, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Wind power generation in Texas continued its steady upward march in 2013, and it’s now on the doorstop of 10 percent of the state’s electricity supply.
