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The Texas Institute's News section allows our supporters and others to follow our progress and public impact.

Speaker Requests

Our staff members are often asked to be keynote speakers at events or give private or public presentations related to our areas of expertise. If you would like to invite one of our team members to speak at an event, please contact Jenna Hoffman at 972.533.6537.

Sep14

For Immediate Release: New Texas Institute Study on Nuclear Power Projects Financing

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Today Texas Institute released a new report, Impact of Nuclear Power Projects on Credit Ratings and Creditor Recoveries Following Default of Investor Owned Utilities Sponsoring Nuclear Projects.

Aug16

Texas Institute Training Seminars for Professionals Working In or With the Electric Industry

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The Texas Institute is pleased to announce its Electricity and Smart Grid Fundamentals Training Seminar on Thursday, August 25th in Dallas, TX and on Tuesday, August 30th in Austin.

Jul29

Summary of research on Electric Energy Storage: Grid-Scale Renewable Storage and UPS Market Growth

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The following report highlights the importance of energy storage based on Department of Energy studies, written by a Texas Institute staff member.

Jul21

Dallas Morning News Features Mark Armentrout, President of The Texas Institute, Discussing the EPA's New Rule Affecting Texas

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The Dallas Morning News features Mark Armentrout, President of The Texas Institute, discussing the EPA's new rule affecting Texas in the following article.

Jul07

Texas Institute Newsletter - July 2011

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Check out The Texas Institute's July newsletter which focuses on cyber security and our new electric markets training program.

Jun08

Texas Institute Newsletter - June 2011

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Check out The Texas Institute's June newsletter which discusses our new Center and more.

May11

Texas Institute Newsletter - May 2011

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Check out The Texas Institute's May newsletter which discusses upcoming events, the month's best blog articles, and some of our current projects.

Apr08

Texas Institute Newsletter - April 2011

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Please view The Texas Institute's April newsletter for the latest news and upcoming events.

Mar31

Invitation to "The Nuclear Power Industry in Texas" Luncheon on April 29 Featuring Luminant CEO David Campbell

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In partnership with Gulf Coast Power Association (GCPA) and the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, we invite you to attend The Texas Institute's April Texas Energy Luncheon featuring keynote speakers David Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Luminant, and economist Bernard Weinstein, Associate Director of the Maguire Energy Institute SMU.

Jan31

The Texas Institute Announces Formation of the Center for Energy Policy and Markets

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(Dallas, Texas – January 31, 2011) The Texas Institute has established a Center for Energy Policy and Markets to advance energy policy and science.  The Center will be led by Monty Humble, former Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Mesa Power, LLC, and Mark Armentrout, former Board Chair for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).