Houston Matters
Expected Energy Demands This Summer Cause Statewide Concern
Posted on · Rice economist Peter Hartley explains how current policies and the reliance on renewable energy are causing instability in the electricity grid.
Tag: power grid
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Future Of Houston’s Workforce, And Life On A Boys Ranch (May 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the reliability of Texas' energy grid and consider the challenges facing Houston's workforce. Then, a former Congressman talks about growing up on a boys ranch. And a new book tells the story of the 2017 Astros against the backdrop of Hurricane Harvey and illustrates what the championship meant for the city.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2713: Storing Energy for the Power Grid
Posted on · Episode: 2713 Storing energy for the power grid. Today, power.
News
Why It’s So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico
Posted on · Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored