Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1392: Fog In The Woods
Posted on · Episode: 1392 The nature of fog and of redwood trees. Today, fog in the forest.
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Energy & Environment
Houston’s Major Power Company Wants Electric Market Reforms
Posted on · A Texas public utility commissioner describes the discussion as one about "improvements, enhancements and increased efficiency."
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1380: Indian Telegraph
Posted on · Episode: 1380 William O’Shaughnessy and India’s telegraph system. Today, telegraphy comes to India.
Energy & Environment
Report Finds “Mixed Results” From Electric Market Deregulation
Posted on · The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power describes it as a "good news/bad news" report.
Energy & Environment
West Texas Transmission Line Project Takes A Step Forward
Posted on · The project calls for new high-voltage lines across five sparsely-populated counties near the New Mexico border.
Energy & Environment
Study: Electric Market Reforms “Delivered What Was Intended”
Posted on · Still, the findings don't mean there's a consensus on whether competition is good for consumers.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1355: George Squire
Posted on · Episode: 1355 Major General George Squire, Muzak, and struggling to be generous. Today, a story about altruism and Muzak.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2578: Water Towers
Posted on · Episode: 2578 The Wonders of Water Towers. Today, water flows downhill.
Energy & Environment
Houston’s Solar Use Grows, But Still Lags Behind Other Texas Cities
Posted on · San Antonio and Austin came in ahead of Houston on a list of how much solar power cities are using.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1323: Fleming’s Electric Valve
Posted on · Episode: 1323 Fleming, the light bulb, and the vacuum tube. Today, an analogy changes our world.
Energy & Environment
ERCOT Forecasts Sufficient Power Availability Through Summer
Posted on · Rising natural gas prices could lead to a bigger share of electricity generated from coal.
Energy & Environment
Environmental Group Urges Lawmakers To Focus On Renewable Energy, Natural Gas
Posted on · The report argues the focus would create jobs and help the state’s economy.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1301: The Boy Mechanic
Posted on · Episode: 1301 The Boy Mechanic: endangering boys seeking danger. Today, a boy’s world, a century ago.
News
Group Says Texas Electric Grid Would Survive Loss Of Two Coal Plants
Posted on · The study looked at what would happen if Dallas company Luminant closed its Big Brown and Monticello power plants.
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Cyber Attacks, and the 17th Century Sounds of Mexico: Houston Matters Weekend for Dec. 10, 2016
Posted on · A while back, Houston Matters went on a search to identify Houston’s signature food. Many major cities are known for a particular signature food. Chicago has deep dish pizza, Philadelphia has cheese steaks, and St. Louis has toasted ravioli. And while, yes, we have Tex Mex in Houston and kolaches — and great barbecue and great […]