Smart Grid

Home Sweet Lab

September 13, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Computerized House to Generate as Much Energy as It Uses

NSF Pumps $1 Million into NY Schools Sustainable Energy Pilot Program

September 05, 2012 | posted by The Institute

New York City Public Schools is receiving more than $1 million in funding to support a pilot program on sustainable energy designed to draw students into STEM-related fields of study

Project Aims to Harness the Power of Waves

September 04, 2012 | posted by The Institute

The first commercially licensed grid-connected wave-energy device in the nation is in its final weeks of testing before a planned launch in October

Award Winning Team

August 27, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Michelle Garza and the Institute are Recipients of the San Antonio Business Journal 2012 Going Green Awards.

Half of India Crippled by Second Day of Power Failures

July 31, 2012 | posted by The Institute

About 600 million people lost power in India on Tuesday when the country’s northern and eastern electricity grids failed.

Residential solar use up with CPS rebate, tax credit

July 27, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Solar owners say they’re glad they spent the money to add solar because it helps cut their utility costs, adds to the value of their homes and is a socially responsible choice for generating electricity.

Institute Hosts Open House for New Downtown Offices

July 27, 2012 | posted by The Institute

The Institute welcomed the community at an Open House showcasing the new downtown offices of the Institute, Mission Verde Alliance, and the San Antonio Clean Energy Incubator on July 19th, 2012.

UTSA’s Newest Solar Addition

June 15, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Phase two of UTSA’s photovoltaic solar array project is up and running.

Energy Finance Company Completes Largest Commercial Solar Power System in San Antonio

June 14, 2012 | posted by The Institute

Energy Finance Company, through its FUSE Fund, formally activated its 625,000 watt solar power system at a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the projects site located in San Antonio, Texas on May 8th.