UT researchers explore potential for increased hydrogen usage

March 29, 2019
UT Austin researchers have recently participated in two studies leading to the publication of scientific articles...

Can we escape our car-centric world?

March 29, 2019
The American dream of suburban home ownership and the freedom to roam...

Location, location: how an increase in EVs might affect electricity demand and consumption depends on where you drive

Dec. 19, 2018
In a new op-ed published by The Conversation, UT Austin researchers Todd Davidson, Josh Rhodes, Dave Tuttle and Kazunori Nagasawa explore...

Energy Institute experts offer perspective on record-breaking demand for electricity

Aug. 29, 2018
Sizzling summer temperatures and record-breaking demand for electricity have provided a great opportunity...

Research shows adding 11 GW of solar would complement existing wind power on Texas grid

Aug. 29, 2018
Including a price on CO₂ emissions would make the installation of more solar energy in Texas considerably more attractive...

Pot, Solar Power and Taxi Drivers: Energy Security Austin-styled

June 11, 2018
One experience in Austin, Texas revealed to me that energy security means different things to different people...

UT students tour electric grid control center

May 24, 2018
UT Austin students studying the rapidly changing world of energy were provided a rare glimpse of the Texas power grid’s central nervous system...

Prof. Michael Webber named Presidential Leadership Scholar

Feb. 27, 2018
Energy Institute Deputy Director Michael Webber has been named a Presidential Leadership Scholar...

To drive or not to drive, that is the question

Dec. 18, 2017
Two UT researchers have developed a sophisticated economic model and online calculator to help consumers decide if it makes more sense to own a personal vehicle or use ridesharing services...

Improving women’s lives through energy: what Rick Perry got right and wrong

Dec. 18, 2017
Access to energy can help promote women’s rights and improve their lives, particularly in developing nations, write Sheril Kirshenbaum and Prof. Michael Webber in a new op-ed...