Being Texan
April 17, 2024
Rule One of Wind Turbine Repair Work: Don’t Leave Your Phone at the Top
A Big Spring wind turbine technician says the views three hundred feet above West Texas are magnificent—just watch out for the flying ants.
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Energy
August 24, 2023
Thousands of Old Wind Turbine Blades Pile Up in West Texas
Officials in Sweetwater say an out-of-state company has made their town a dump for the seldom-seen trash created by renewable energy.
Energy
August 10, 2023
Has a San Antonio Inventor Solved a Problem of Small-scale Wind Power?
Tinkering in his backyard, Dan Marsh aims to devise an efficient source of electricity for suburban rooftops and beachside barbecues.
Texas Icons
January 17, 2023
Consider the Windmill
Along with its descendant, the towering wind turbine, this spindly mechanism turns fast and slow, measuring out our days.
Energy
August 18, 2022
Texas Leaders Shut Renewables Out in Planning the Power Grid’s Future
On a state advisory committee, only one member has experience developing wind or solar power. And he’s voiced some eyebrow-raising ideas.
Energy
March 31, 2021
America’s Offshore Wind-Powered Future Begins in a Texas Shipyard
In announcing an ambitious renewable-energy push this week, the Biden administration highlighted a vessel under construction in Brownsville as proof of the economic opportunities of going green.
The National Podcast of Texas
July 29, 2019
Russell Gold: “Texas Has Become an Incredible Leader in Renewable Energy”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the author of ’Superpower’ outlines the state’s pioneering role in America’s transition toward fossil fuels alternatives.
Books
June 26, 2019
What Happens When a Houston Energy Guru Messes With the Power Grid?
‘Wall Street Journal’ reporter Russell Gold’s new book, ‘Superpower,’ crafts an engaging narrative of one man’s quest to modernize the American energy business.
Energy
December 14, 2017
West Texas Property Sales Don’t Always Include the Wind Rights
As wind energy takes a central role in the Texas grid, ”wind rights” are the new mineral rights.
Energy
December 9, 2017
How the Tax Bills Could Affect Energy Companies
Oil and gas companies get a pass-through provision from Cornyn; wind energy companies may have a harder road ahead.
Energy
December 2, 2017
Wind Power Capacity Has Surpassed Coal in Texas
Scientists at UT predict that by 2019, the state will get more energy from wind than coal.
Energy
November 21, 2017
West Texas: The Future of Texas Energy Resilience
Investments in transmission lines from wind-producing regions bring options, savings, and reliability to consumers.
Energy
October 21, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: With Shale Gas Exports, U.S. Moves Forward on Energy Independence
Plus: Irving-based Fluor to turn the lights back on in Puerto Rico and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos christens a wind farm.
Energy
August 11, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: New Concerns About Grid Reliability
Plus: Rick Perry’s investment in batteries, NRG layoffs, and an interactive map of wind farms.
Energy
August 2, 2017
Why Texas Uses More Energy Than Any Other State
More than 10 percent of the nation’s energy is consumed in Texas.
Energy
June 23, 2017
What Will Rick Perry’s Delayed Energy Grid Study Say?
The current energy secretary was a big proponent of wind power as governor of Texas. The signs now point to a change of heart.
Energy
February 17, 2017
How to Make America Great Again with Domestic Energy Resources
An energy plan in two parts: don’t screw up what we have going for us, and don’t settle for what we’ve done so far.
Energy
February 10, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Wind Power Becomes Number-one Source of Renewable Energy
Plus: U.S. Representative Louis Gohmert introduces legislation around fracking.
Energy
March 31, 2015
Georgetown Is the First City in Texas to Be Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy—But Not for the Reasons You’d Think
The conservative interim city manager just made Georgetown one of the first cities in the U.S. to be entirely renewable. The reasons why he did it are reasons even Ted Cruz could get behind.
The Daily Post
November 24, 2014
Ikea Is Coming to the Rio Grande Valley—to Build a Wind Farm
Valley residents will still have to drive to Houston or Austin for their affordably-priced Swedish furniture, but the home decor company is investing big in energy in the windy part of the state.
Energy
July 31, 2011
A Mighty Wind
The unlikely story of how a handful of dreamers, schemers, and (all too often) failures made oil-and-gas-rich Texas the leading wind power state in the country.
Energy
July 31, 2011
Wind Instruments
From the old-style models to the three-story turbines, windmills are a part of Texas history. The machine's evolution is on display in Lubbock at the world's largest windmill museum.
Web Exclusive
September 30, 2010
Bloggers, Babies, and the Benefits of Beer
A roundup of the latest and greatest scientific research from Texas universities.
Go
January 1, 2007
Turn, Turn, Turn
Suzy Banks hits the roads less traveled.
FAQ
December 1, 2006
Air Power
Alternative energy, my friend, is blowing in the wind.