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Job Posting: Graduate Research Assitant

Job Posting: Graduate Research Assitant

May 21, 2013 | posted by The Institute

Do you have the passion for and interest in energy, water, and environmental sustainability issues? We need you to help us convey the social impacts of our research program. You will be working with a dynamic team that is passionate, efficient, and innovative. Bring your high energy and your aptitude to data management and analysis, and research methodologies.


Freeport LNG wins export license

Freeport LNG wins export license

May 21, 2013 | posted by The Institute

The Energy Department on Friday gave Freeport LNG conditional approval to broadly export domestically harvested natural gas


New solar project makes San Antonio energy goal shine

New solar project makes San Antonio energy goal shine

April 30, 2013 | posted by The Institute

An almost 20-megawatt solar installation at the Dos Rios Water Recycling Center has catapulted San Antonio, Texas to the no.1 spot in the state for solar. The city is ahead of the rest of Texas with a total of 34.2 megawatts of installed solar, said CPS Energy spokesman John Moreno.


Tesla expects its first-ever profit

Tesla expects its first-ever profit

April 16, 2013 | posted by The Institute

Tesla Motors is expecting to report its first-ever quarterly profit after sales of its all-electric Model S exceeded expectations.


Mayor Castro Responds to $61 Billion Economic Impact from Eagle Ford Shale

Mayor Castro Responds to $61 Billion Economic Impact from Eagle Ford Shale

April 16, 2013 | posted by The Institute

At $28 billion in 2012, the Eagle Ford Shale is the most invested-in oilfield in the world. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who attended the presentation and panel moderated by SAEDF Chairman Henry Cisneros, called the results of the study great news for San Antonio, the regional headquarters for Eagle Ford activity, an enviable position coveted by other communities.


UTSA Summer Internship at the Institute

UTSA Summer Internship at the Institute

April 02, 2013 | posted by The Institute

Intern is needed to assist The Institute in developing advanced sky and cloud imaging technology that could potentially revolutionize the renewable energy industry.


Power shift: Energy boom dawning in America

Power shift: Energy boom dawning in America

March 18, 2013 | posted by The Institute

NBC News and CNBC examine how America’s energy boom occurred almost overnight and look at the implications that U.S. energy independence would have for the U.S. economy, other types of energy and foreign policy


Nexolon breaks ground for plant

Nexolon breaks ground for plant

March 01, 2013 | posted by The Institute

CPS Energy and Nexolon broke ground on the company’s solar panel manufacturing plant at Brooks City-Base


Lion Lights: LED’s Used in Protecting Wildlife

Lion Lights: LED’s Used in Protecting Wildlife

February 28, 2013 | posted by The Institute

Kenya boy, 13, gains fame for protecting livestock from lions using LED lights and Solar Power.


Tenaris announces $1.5B Eagle Ford pipe plant

Tenaris announces $1.5B Eagle Ford pipe plant

February 18, 2013 | posted by The Institute

An international manufacturing company will be building a $1.5 billion plant in Matagorda County.


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