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Head of Project Development at EE North America. SMU Civil Engineering grad. Passionate about renewable energy, exploration, and building the future of clean power. Based in Austin, TX
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I'd recommend following @jael.bsky.social work over at @heatmap.news: bsky.app/profile/jael...
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I honestly don’t know. @maxkanter.com? On ERCOT’s website, the charging and discharging data are referred to as Energy Storage Resources. www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/...
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Another frequency to Austin is fantastic. I've never been thrilled with Alaska’s schedule between the two cities, so hopefully, this additional frequency will be perfect for business travelers.
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From my understanding, this facility was a site formerly occupied by natural gas turbines in this phase:
www.energy-storage.news/expansion-co...
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Have you read How Big Things Get Done? It’s an extremely well sourced study on infrastructure projects and why only 0.5% of all projects hit promised cost, schedule, and benefits. I’d recommend taking a look at some of his work: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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In case you’re interested. Bent’s work on large infrastructure projects changed my view from being pro-nuclear to neutral/anti-nuclear:
How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration g.co/kgs/Jb33qHM
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Preach
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One of my favorite tables from How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner. If you haven't picked up a copy, I highly recommend: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672118...
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I haven't, but I have been listening to Tinariwen for a few minutes, and they are in my wheelhouse. Great rec!
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100% fair, they aren’t for everyone!
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