It comes as no surprise that TXU’s parent company, Energy Future Holdings, reported a massive loss for the first quarter of 2012. In accordance with GAAP, EFH reported a net…
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Denton, Texas Will Be Adding 14 New Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles
Over the next two months, Denton will be installing 14 new electric vehicle charging stations, six of which will be located on the University of North Texas campus. The six…
Fitch Downgrades the Debt of TXU — Again
The hits just keep on coming for TXU. Fitch Ratings downgraded the debt of TXU’s parent company, Energy Future Holdings Co. (TXU), from CCC to CC, which “implies very high…
The Prospects For Nuclear Energy In The US
Now that the anniversary of the Three Mile Island incident is upon us, let’s take a few minutes to examine the status of our nation’s nuclear energy prospects. The U.S.…
An IQ Test for Texas Smart Meters
The promise of the smart meter is that it will be able to make our grids more efficient by creating a better picture of real time electricity demand allowing Texas…
The Challenges of Lithium Ion Battery Recycling
According to the U.S. government, lithium ion batteries aren’t an environmental hazard. “Lithium Ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in…
The Next Texas Oil Boom
New drilling techniques combined with climbing oil prices are fueling the next oil boom for Texas and the western United States. According to statistics published by Baker Hughes Inc the…