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How Renewable Energy Jobs Are Changing America

December 16, 2014 | posted by The Institute

Few industries in the U.S. are growing as fast as renewable energy. As a result, renewable energy jobs are growing rapidly in everything from manufacturing to installation to maintenance.

San Antonio leads Texas in solar industry

December 16, 2014 | posted by The Institute

As Texas’ renewable energy pool grows and with it the solar industry, San Antonio is leading the state in solar expansion and employment, according to researchers with Pew Charitable Trusts.

So Much Energy Storage Data, So Much to Do with It!

October 09, 2014 | posted by The Institute

There’s a ton of data available from energy storage units, smart meters, weather forecasters, and other data producers.

Global Renewable Energy Status Uncovered

August 26, 2014 | posted by The Institute

More than a fifth of the world’s electrical power production now comes from renewable sources

Report shows 1 in 3 Texans chooses renewable energy options

August 26, 2014 | posted by The Institute

A Texas Empowerment report released by Choose Energy shows that about one in three Texans choose renewably sourced energy options.

Summer Energy Bill Woes: Do You Know WATTs Up?

July 22, 2014 | posted by The Institute

How to keep your Apartment Cool this Summer without Losing your Shirt

International Partnerships

July 21, 2014 | posted by The Institute

The Institute has established new international partnerships with the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Universidad de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain.

TSERI doctoral researcher heads to Papua New Guinea

June 27, 2014 | posted by The Institute

Meet Jason Roberts. This environmental anthropology doctoral student who works with Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute will be traveling over 8,000 miles as he takes his studies to Papua New Guinea for 14 months, starting August 2014.