March 29, Maria Richards, Geothermal Lab coordinator at SMU Dallas (and collaborators from SMU, TCU and the University of Utah) for an op-ed advocating that geothermal energy — affordable and widely available in Texas — ought to become a bigger part of the Texas energy portfolio. Published in the Austin American-Statesman: http://bit.ly/3rDWRXG
It is easy to look back at the recent Texas cold snap and identify the fixes needed in the energy grid. The oil and gas industry will also play a role in addressing the financial impact from COVID-19. Thus, the question becomes: How can we diversify our Texas energy portfolio while providing affordable and reliable heat, electricity and cooling?
One answer: Tap the Texas geothermal resources.
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