solar

Possible Solar Incentives in 2011
January 18, 2011

In the 2009 Legislative Session, Texas almost passed a solar incentive bill.  Strong efforts are being made to ensure solar legislation is passed this Session.  As that discussion evolves at the Texas Capitol, we wanted to inform you about solar energy.  Below are five studies that describe the costs and benefits of solar technology.  Is [...]

UT professors’ teams to explore crucial questions about energy
June 16, 2009

Mark Lisheron Austin American Statesman Two teams of scientists from the University of Texas have been asked by the U.S. Department of Energy to set out on the energy frontier — one team in search of a new way to collect solar energy, the other to contend with the byproducts of America’s energy use. Professors [...]

ERCOT sees $10 bil hike with cap-and-trade
May 13, 2009

Third Planet Windpower A carbon dioxide cap-and-trade plan proposed under a House of Representatives climate change and energy bill would hike wholesale power prices in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas approximately $10 billion in 2013, according to a study issued Tuesday by the grid operator. The bill by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman [...]