Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2466: Sneaky Solar Energy
Posted on · Episode: 2466 In which renewable energy enters by the back door. Today, a silent arrival.
Tag: solar
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2362: A Too-Old Photo
Posted on · Episode: 2362 A photo, older than we thought, rewrites history. Today, we look for the first photo.
Energy & Environment
‘Unfair and Untrue’ — False Claims Spread About Wind Energy’s Role In The Texas Grid Failure
Posted on · Report For America corps member and Texas Public Radio environmental issues reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh spoke with energy and climate consultant Doug Lewin.
Transportation
Houston’s Bike Share Is Testing Out Electric Bikes
Posted on · BCycle says it's hoping to bring in new riders by adding e-bikes to its fleet.
Bauer Business Focus
Will Renewable Energy Replace Coal In Texas?
Posted on · Research by Rice University shows wind and solar can complement each other to make energy from coal unnecessary.
Energy & Environment
Solar Tariffs Could Slow Industry’s Growth, Research Says
Posted on · The research suggests U.S. solar installation could slow by 11% over the next five years
Energy & Environment
Construction Begins On Texas’ Largest Solar Farm
Posted on · The project is expected to be finished by the end of 2018
News
Wind And Solar Advocates Have “Urgent Concerns” About GOP Tax Plan
Posted on · Industry groups say parts of the tax bill could lead to a "devastating reduction" in renewable energy investments.
Energy & Environment
Report Explores “Radical” Low-Carbon Energy Scenario
Posted on · The envisioned "radical" future still includes plenty of oil and gas.
Energy & Environment
Texas Helps U.S. Set Wind And Solar Record
Posted on · Texas leads the nation in combined wind and solar power generation.
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.
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 […]
Energy & Environment
Renewable Energy Sector Remains Optimistic Amid Trump Policy Outlook
Posted on · Despite the fossil fuel-friendly cabinet shaping up under President-elect Donald Trump, renewable energy companies aren't as pessimistic as you might think. They say market forces are on their side.
Transportation
New Houston Parking Meters Offer More Options
Posted on · If you punch in your cell phone number you'll get a reminder by text.