A season one finale host roundtable! Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter gather in our Austin studio for a recap of the inaugural season of Texas Energy Lab. We recount our favorite episodes, share what we've learned over the past year,

Matt Whelan, RedLeaf Properties

Apr 16th, 2019 24m 32s

Matt Whelan, founding principal of Red Leaf Properties, specializes in bringing a community's vision to life. He is behind some of the most recognizable neighborhoods and urban mixed use developments in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller,

Jason Wills, American Campus Communities

Apr 2nd, 2019 26m 28s

Jason Wills, CMO and former SVP of On-Campus Development at American Campus Communities, on why students are leading the way on sustainability, how ACC went on from its first project at Dobie Center near UT Austin to become a national sustainab

Caitlin Smith, Invenergy

Mar 26th, 2019 25m 54s

Caitlin Smith, Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Invenergy, explains how the company is investing in Texas, building new sustainable energy projects, creating jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders to create growth.

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart, TXU Energy

Feb 26th, 2019 23m 36s

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for TXU Energy, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details

Todd Davidson, UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group

Feb 19th, 2019 24m 18s

Texas outdoorsman Todd Davidson, Ph.D., wants to solve big challenges, from the defense industry to entrepreneurial ventures to his current role at the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and the Webber Energy Group. He explai

Voices of the Future: Kids on Sustainability

Feb 12th, 2019 26m 1s

Listen to this special episode to find out what Nimue (9), Preston (9), Sierra (9), Reed (6), and Weston (4) think about energy, sustainability, and what the future holds. These leaders of tomorrow share their thoughts about solar power, water

Callie Taylor, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Feb 5th, 2019 25m 17s

Callie Taylor is the Economic Development Director for Clean Technologies at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to explain why Austin is a clean tech hub, share Austin's secret to attracting busin

John Pitts Jr., Texas Star Alliance

Jan 29th, 2019 25m 4s

John Pitts, Jr., lobbyist at Texas Star Alliance, represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share the story of his career in public policy, give us the inside story on

Joshua Rhodes, Webber Energy Group and UT Energy Institute

Jan 22nd, 2019 25m 20s

Native Texan Joshua Rhodes, Ph.D., is a Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute. Hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy chat with him about how electricity supply and demand can be better con

Mike Haggerty, Thundercloud Subs

Jan 15th, 2019 25m 25s

Mike Haggerty has spent almost 30 years helping to grow Thundercloud Subs into an iconic Austin sandwich shop chain that numbers 30 stores, along with co-founders John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to talk

Drew Springer, Texas House of Representative

Dec 27th, 2018 24m 55s

The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us from Muenster in far North Texas to talk about the impact of renewable energy on rural communities in the geographically sprawling Texas House District 68 that he represents.

Michael Sauder, Woodcraft and Woodtools of Texas, Ltd.

Dec 19th, 2018 25m 16s

Michael Sauder explains how he came to own all six Texas Woodcraft franchises in his second career as an entrepreneur, and he shares his perspective on building a sustainable future with solar power.

Moses West, Paladin Water Technology

Dec 11th, 2018 26m 31s

Eliminating drought. Saving lives. An innovative atmospheric water generator uses less energy (and can be solar powered) to synthesize fresh water from the air. Retired Army Ranger Moses West, CEO of Paladin Water Technology and founder of Wate

Leigh Christie, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Nov 19th, 2018 23m 20s

How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie, Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Innovation at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, talks to us about bringing businesses to Texas and keepi

Katie Ryan, WattTime

Nov 5th, 2018 24m 35s

Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? Katie Ryan, Director of Partnerships at WattTime, explains how choice and automation can increase the use of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and reduce emissions. This non-profit provide

Brian Ott, Nudge Design

Oct 30th, 2018 24m 28s

Austin-based landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, explains how our perspective on landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water man

Thomas Myers, SolarSno

Oct 23rd, 2018 26m 19s

SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers joins hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter to explain how his background as an entrepreneur and U.S. Marine prepared him to start S

Daniel Campos, Barkitecture

Oct 16th, 2018 24m 32s

If you love dogs and have an eye for design, you don’t want to miss Barkitecture! Daniel Campos is a board member and eight-year barkitect who tells us how everyone can enjoy this fun, oh-so-Austin, annual event that raises money for Bastrop An

Paul Hobby, Part Two

Oct 9th, 2018 24m 24s

In our second episode with Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP, we continue our conversation about energy in Texas. Paul talks with Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and Bret Biggart about the tradeoffs of the various Texas electricity market structures,

Paul Hobby, Part One

Oct 2nd, 2018 25m 6s

All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. Paul Hobby is the founding partner of Genesis Park LP, runs Texas Monthly, sits on the board of NRG, and has wide-ranging expertise on energy, media, and Texas politics. In the first of two episodes, P

Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado, ACDDC

Sep 25th, 2018 24m 31s

Austin Community Design & Development Center (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join ho

Beth Carroll, The Trail Foundation

Sep 18th, 2018 25m 23s

Growing Green Spaces in Urban Centers. The Trail Foundation (TTF), partners with the City of Austin to protect and enhance the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake). Beth Carroll, landscape architect and Pr

Will Hardeman, Continental Auto Group

Aug 28th, 2018 24m 33s

Sustainability, community, and the future of cars with Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group, which runs the First Texas Honda, Austin Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Austin, and Austin INFINITI car dealerships. Will chats with hosts Kyle Frazier an

Home Solar Panels Q&A with Aaron Heth and Kyle Frazier

Aug 21st, 2018 24m 34s

Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power has answers. Hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter moderate a Q&A discussion about home