Faith Martinez Smith
Environmental Permitting Specialist
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; formerly Policy Analyst at ClearPath
Areas of Expertise:
Coal, Energy Storage, Environment, Environmental Policy, Geothermal, Hydropower, Innovation, WaterRecent Posts by Faith Martinez Smith
Recent Comments by Faith Martinez Smith
- "I personally agree with you more than you know - I know it is too late to reach most warming scenarios, I know the reality of external costs first han"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I do agree it will play a huge role across multiple sectors - just from my personal experience growing up in an incredibly rural place heavily reliant"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I definitely think it is essential to set goals to ensure we remain under +2ºC warming scenario. I believe the ESGC could provide funding opportunitie"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "Financing is key - we must make these technologies financeable. I think the ESGC in combination with the LPO of the DOE could help de-risk these new t"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I definitely agree! It is essential to not focus simply on a "moon shot" goal or plan - we have to act now! I do see the market changing to a more dis"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "Hydrogen has phenomenal potential to be a viable solution not only in the electric power sector, but I also believe it has transferability in the tran"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I definitely think there are some fantastic solutions using zero or low carbon technologies like advanced nuclear (SMRs for example). I also think an "
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I definitely agree, but would add one caveat: there is always room for improvement. Over time there may be cheaper chemistries or more accessible mate"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "It definitely is discouraging to see successful industries being subsidized, including fossil fuel generation. Do you think there are barriers to exis"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage - "I definitely agree that there should be financial incentives to combat climate change, but I've never looked through the lens of a carbon fee or tax t"
A Grand Challenge to Commercialize Energy Storage