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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.
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.
Bexar County Electric Vehicle User Survey
January 20, 2014 | posted by The Institute
The Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute is conducting an electric vehicle driver behavior survey on behalf of CPS Energy
Wind power was Spain’s top source of electricity in 2013
January 09, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Remarkable new figures from Spain’s grid operator have revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the country’s power sector are likely to have fallen 23.1% last year, as power generation from wind farms and hydroelectric plants soared.
Kinder Morgan and Double Eagle connect Gardendale to Texas coast
January 09, 2014 | posted by The Institute
Pipeline giant Kinder Morgan Energy Partners and affiliates have inked a deal with Anadarko Petroleum Corp. to carry Eagle Ford Shale crude to the Texas Coast.
2014 BMW i3: First drive review. Is the new electric city car enough of a BMW?
December 17, 2013 | posted by The Institute
It’s not an overstatement to say that the i3 is one of the most significant vehicles ever introduced by BMW, and the company has a lot riding on its success.
Former Graduate Research Student’s work in Africa
November 18, 2013 | posted by The Institute
Tolu, our former graduate research student, opened his own business called Royalscope Energy LTD.
U.S. to become world’s top oil producer in 2015 - IEA
November 14, 2013 | posted by The Institute
The United States will stride past Saudi Arabia and Russia to become the world’s top oil producer in 2015, the West’s energy agency said, bringing Washington closer to energy self-sufficiency and reducing the need for OPEC supply.
