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Russell Gold
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Senior Editor, Texas Monthly
Austin
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US politics, marijuana, finance.
Content
By Russell Gold Verified, Jason Heid Verified| Texas Monthly Verified Meteorologically speaking, it was a bad day for renewable energy. A dense fog enshrouded downtown Austin so completely that the Capitol wasn’t visible from two blocks away. Wind was nonexistent. My expectations were low as I took a short walk to the remote operations center of the second-largest wind-and-solar power producer in the state. But Texas, you may have heard, is big.
By Russell Gold Verified| Texas Monthly Verified I rapped my knuckles on the galvanized aluminum exterior to make sure it wasn’t some sort of desert mirage. It was solid: $400 million worth of concrete, electronics, and steel assembled to rotate a thick rubber belt along roughly 66,000 metal rollers. Something on the order of 13 million tons of sand can be carried the entire length of the machine—42 miles—each year.
By Russell Gold Verified, Jason Heid Verified| Texas Monthly Verified Meteorologically speaking, it was a bad day for renewable energy. A dense fog enshrouded downtown Austin so completely that the Capitol wasn’t visible from two blocks away. Wind was nonexistent. My expectations were low as I took a short walk to the remote operations center of the second-largest wind-and-solar power producer in the state. But Texas, you may have heard, is big.
Company Info
Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly is a well-established magazine and media company founded in 1972 by Michael R. Levy. Launched in February 1973, it quickly gained recognition for its investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and lifestyle content, earning the title "The National Magazine of Texas." The magazine is known for its longform journalism, political reporting, and cultural analysis, covering a wide range of topics including politics, crime, business, travel, food, and entertainment. The flagship print magazine is published monthly and features in-depth articles and essays. Texas Monthly also offers a robust digital platform with articles, podcasts, and multimedia storytelling. Additionally, the company hosts live events such as conferences and culinary experiences, and publishes books and special issues, including anthologies like *The Best of Texas Monthly*. The magazine targets sophisticated, cosmopolitan Texans, appealing to urban professionals and culturally engaged readers.
Austin, Texas, United States
'+1 512-320-6900
Founded: 1973