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Wind energy, though subsidized like all other forms of energy, is a net benefit for Texans’ pocketbooks

April 29, 2019

Energy Institute Research Associate Joshua Rhodes weighs in on legislative efforts to curtail or eliminate tax credits and other subsidies for wind and solar energy providers in a new op-ed published in the Waco Tribune-Herald.

Experts explore energy storage and electric grid of the future during 9th annual Austin Electricity Conference

April 29, 2019

Experts from academia, industry, and government regulatory agencies gathered on the UT campus April 4 – 5 for the 9th annual Austin Electricity Conference. The theme for this year’s event, The Role of Storage in the Grid of the Future, spurred robust dialogue among participants, who explored the technological, business, operational, policy and regulatory aspects of energy storage.

Texas maintains low electricity prices while adding renewable energy capacity, shuttering coal plants

April 29, 2019

Texas has been able to maintain grid reliability and low electricity prices while closing coal-fired power plants and adding renewable generation capacity, writes Energy Institute Assistant Director Fred Beach in a new op-ed published in the Dallas Morning News.

It’s time to put aside partisan, political rhetoric and seek realistic solutions to the vexing challenges of climate change

April 29, 2019

Politicians from both parties should stop playing games with climate change and listen to energy experts for realistic options and solutions, writes Scott Tinker, director of UT’s Bureau of Economic Geology, in a new op-ed published in The Hill.

Students awarded cash prizes for winning energy research posters during UT Energy Week

March 29, 2019
UT Austin graduate students focused on energy were awarded cash prizes for award-winning posters...

UT Energy Journalism Fellow covers controversy surrounding Texas-based solar market provider in Puerto Rico

March 29, 2019
UT Journalism Fellow Eliván Martinez Mercado made front-page news recently...

Researchers develop solar-powered moisture harvester that collects and cleans water from air

March 29, 2019
New research from UT Austin engineers may help provide critical access to clean water in disaster situations and water crises, as well as poverty-stricken areas and developing countries...

Shell Chief Technology Officer discusses how energy giant supports R&D on a global scale

March 29, 2019
Yuri Sebregts, Chief Technology Officer for Shell, answered questions from a roomful of students and others...

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...