Local
Houston Plans Large Solar Farm To Revitalize Sunnyside Neighborhood
Posted on · The Sunnyside Energy project is part of the city’s participation in the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, which Houston joined in 2017.
Tag: electricity
Houston Matters
Full Show: Record-High Power Use, Writer Nic Stone, & A Visit To Candytopia (Aug. 14, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We discuss whether Texas has the energy it needs for the oppressive heat of summer, we break down the week in politics, writer Nic Stone discusses her work, and we visit a candy-themed wonderland.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2943: Recording Without Electricity
Posted on · Episode: 2943 Recording Before Electricity. Today, a cornucopia of sound.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2939: Alternative Power Transmission
Posted on · Episode: 2939 Getting Power Inside: Alternative Power Transmission Systems. Today, why electricity?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1695: Crystal Set
Posted on · Episode: 1695 On wanting to build my own crystal set. Today, we try to make a radio.
News
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3204: Mobility Matters
Posted on · Episode: 3204 Transforming Transportation from Engines to Motors. Today, our thoughts are about motors instead of engines.
Business
Report: Texas Electricity Consumers Face Too Many Hidden Fees
Posted on · A consumer advocacy group recommends regulators do more to help consumers choose the right electricity plan.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1613: Faraday and Magnetism
Posted on · Episode: 1613 In which Michael Faraday helps us to parse the word, Genius. Today, we watch genius at work.
Energy & Environment
Texas Electric Grid Bracing For Another Big Test
Posted on · The grid passed last summer's "make it or break it" test. The next one will be harder.
News
Senate Committee Advances Trump’s Pick For Energy Regulatory Seat
Posted on · Democrats had criticized Bernard McNamee for his past comments promoting fossil fuels over renewables.
News
Houston Oil Company To Invest In Zero Emissions Power Plant Technology
Posted on · Oil companies already use captured carbon to produce more oil from old fields, a process called "enhanced oil recovery."
News
EPA Proposal Could Weaken Mercury Rule Power Companies Wanted Kept in Place
Posted on · The EPA argues the Obama Administration inflated the benefits of the rule.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1575: Fields and Continua
Posted on · Episode: 1575 Fields and continua: A secret art of engineering. Today, a look at a secret abstraction.
News
Texas Regulator “Not Happy” with Power Companies Offering Different Plans in English And Spanish on State-Run Website
Posted on · The companies have been given a Monday morning deadline to fix the problem
News
Regulators Approve Changes to State’s Electricity Shopping Website
Posted on · The Public Utility Commission of Texas has criticized electric companies for offering confusing power plans on the website.