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Texas Regulator Wants Natural Gas Utilities To Pass On Tax Cut Savings To Consumers
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy says its executives will discuss the impact of the recently-passed tax cuts during an earnings call in late February
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How Does Texas’ Budget Use Taxes From Oil And Natural Gas Production?
Posted on · In the 2017 budget year, the oil production tax gave the state more than $2 billion in revenue, while the natural gas production tax brought in a little less than $1 billion. But where does this money go?
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Texas Communities Face Economic Challenges Following Coal Plant Closures
Posted on · Texas' largest generator of coal-powered energy, Luminant, said it is ceasing operations at two plants in the state
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.
Energy & Environment
State Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Heavier Trucks on Houston Roads
Posted on · The Senate still has to approve amendments to the bill before it heads to the governor's desk.
Houston Matters
Texas Energy: What Did We Miss?
Posted on · We've been devoting time in recent weeks to talking about the various sources of energy in Greater Houston and across Texas. In previous weeks, we've talked about the future of energy from wind, solar, coal and nuclear and natural gas. On today's show, we examine any forms of energy we may have missed, including biofuels. […]
Houston Matters
The Fate of Oil and Natural Gas in Houston’s Energy Future
Posted on · We've been devoting time in recent weeks to talking about the various sources of energy in Greater Houston and across Texas. In previous weeks, we've talked about the future of energy from wind, solar, coal and nuclear. On today's show, we examine the state of oil and natural gas. We talk with Regina Mayor, KPMG […]
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Righting the Ship at MD Anderson, and Slam Poetry: Thursday’s Show (March 23, 2017)
Posted on · (Above: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) On Tuesday (March 21, 2017), Dr. Marshall E. Hicks took over as the interim president of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center after the resignation of its former president, Dr. Ronald DePinho. Despite currently being ranked as the nation's top cancer treatment hospital […]
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.
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West Texas Pipelines Close To Coming Online
Posted on · Both pipelines have drawn opposition from some locals in West Texas.
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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.
Politics
Perry’s Energy Policies As Governor Combined Support For Fossil Fuels And Renewables
Posted on · Experts note Texas became the leader in wind energy generation during his tenure.
Energy & Environment
Report: Wind And Natural Gas Are Cheapest Power Sources In Most Of The Country
Posted on · A group of researchers from UT Austin says they’ve created a way to measure the true cost of power in the hopes of guiding America’s energy future.
Business
Why Some Oil Companies Are On A Buying Binge In The Midst of Mass Layoffs
Posted on · Low crude oil prices often lead big energy companies to gobble up smaller ones. But merger and acquisition activity in the sector is modest compared to previous downturns.