Energy & Environment
Houston Solar Energy Growth Surges In Recent Years, Despite Lagging Other Big Cities
Posted on · In the past two years, installed solar capacity in Houston has more than quadrupled, as more homeowners are going solar.
Tag: solar power
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2608: Maria Telkes
Posted on · Episode: 2608 Maria Telkes: Solar Energy Pioneer. Today, here comes the sun.
Houston Matters
Making Solar Panel Installation Easier And More Affordable (April 26, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Details on the city’s new solar co-op, a unique book shows what life was like for African Americans in Houston 50 years after emancipation, and the latest developments in Houston sports.
Energy & Environment
While Texas Lawmakers Target Renewables, The State’s ‘Thermal Fleet’ Threatens Grid Stability Yet Again
Posted on · The state’s grid operator warned of a possible energy emergency on the grid Tuesday. It said slightly warmer-than-expected weather was part of the problem, but it was really the fact that coal, gas and nuclear power were offline all at once.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1654: Tidal Power, 1921
Posted on · Episode: 1654 The forgotten renewable energy source, tidal (or lunar) power. Today, solar power and lunar power.
Business
Energy Partnership To Simplify Industrial Solar Power Plans In Houston
Posted on · A renewable energy company will build solar farms in Fort Bend County
News
If The Developing World Can Go Solar, Maybe Puerto Rico Can Too
Posted on · With most of the island still without electricity, some Puerto Ricans are hoping to follow the example of developing world countries — and turn to the sun for power
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2608: Maria Telkes
Posted on · Episode: 2608 Maria Telkes: Solar Energy Pioneer. Today, here comes the sun.
Business
Houston Company Finding Ways To Sell Solar In Trump Era
Posted on · Stocks for solar companies took a hit after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. But one Houston-based firm is not worried – thanks to a unique concept.
Energy & Environment
Could A Push To Export Texas’ Renewable Energy Be Getting A Second Wind?
Posted on · Texas leads the country in wind energy production and, because of the way the state’s electric grid is set up, most of that power stays right here. But a plan that would allow the state to make money exporting wind and solar power is moving slowly.
Houston Matters
The Future of Solar Power in Houston
Posted on · The City of Houston recently announced an expansion in renewable energy. The city agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts of solar power. Over the next couple of weeks, Houston Matters will devote part of our show talking about the various forms of energy in Greater Houston and across Texas. Today, we examine solar energy […]
Energy & Environment
Coal Burning Out As Way To Make Electricity In Texas
Posted on · Texas is making big changes in what it uses to generate the electricity you use. The state’s power grid may be getting cleaner and cheaper.
Houston Matters
Solar Power in Houston is Growing, But How Do We Compare to Other Cities?
Posted on · Houston's solar capacity is growing, according to a new report from the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center. But how much is it growing? And how does Houston’s growth compare to that of other Texas cities — and other major metro areas across the nation, for that matter? Luke Metzger of Environment Texas joins us […]
Full Show
Solar Capacity, and Robots Taking Our Jobs: Tuesday’s Show (May 3, 2016)
Posted on · Houston's solar capacity is growing, according to a new report from the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center. But how much? And how does Houston’s growth compare to that of other Texas cities — and other major metro areas across the nation? On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss where Houston stands on solar […]
Houston Matters
What Renewable Energy Sources Should We Pursue Next?
Posted on · Each Tuesday of this month, Houston Matters has explored efforts here in Greater Houston to pursue alternative, renewable forms of energy. In previous weeks, we discussed solar energy, hydrogen, wind power, and biofuels. On this edition of the program, we ask what youâd prefer to see energy companies here in Texas pursue â whether traditional […]