Texas Energy Lab

Mike Haggerty, co-owner of Thundercloud Subs in Austin, prepares a "fresh, fast, healthy" show this week, providing his insights about sandwiches, sustainability, and giving back.

A perspective on alternative energy in rural North and West Texas. The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us to talk about the impact of a diverse energy mix on the communities he represents in Texas House District 68.

Michael Sauder of Woodcraft Texas talks about building a second entrepreneurial career from his woodworking hobby, and explains how he is building his business with an eye toward the future using solar power.

Eliminating drought and saving lives. Moses West explains the origins and applications of his innovative atmospheric water generator, which is energy efficient and can be solar powered.

How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce talks to us about introducing global investors to Austin at SXSW, the power of "Texas first", and the surprising diversity in Austin tech and innovation.

Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? WattTime Director of Partnerships Katie Ryan explains how their simple solution enables energy choice and automates emissions reductions.

Landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, on how landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water management in modern landscape design.

SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers tells us how it started and what the future holds for SolarSno.

Barkitecture Austin board member and barkitect Daniel Campos explains green building trends in doghouses including solar power and shares the details on the unique, can’t-miss annual fundraiser.

Texas Energy Topics, Part Two. Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP continues our conversation about the Texas electricity market structure, the future of energy prices, and why low natural gas prices may do more for wind and solar power adoption today than renewable energy subsidies.