Public Utility Research Center Director of Energy Studies Ted Kury shares his insights on underground power lines, which could be installed thanks to a self-propelled robotic sleeve that mimics earthworms’ characteristic peristaltic movement to advance through soil. “The peristaltic conduit approach is fascinating
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Mark Jamison | DeepSeek’s Direct Challenge to Antitrust Orthodoxy
For years, Khan and her allies argued that only they could take down Big Tech and create competition. They’re wrong, argues Public Utility Research Center Director and Gunter Professor Mark Jamison. Read Jamison’s op-ed in The National Review.
Mark Jamison | The Case for a Smarter Antitrust Policy
By restoring clarity and rigor to antitrust enforcement, the incoming administration can protect competition without punishing success, argues Mark Jamison, Gunter Professor and Public Utility Research Center Director. Read Jamison’s full op-ed in The National Review.
From research to real impact
With inflation close to 10% in 1971, President Richard Nixon announced the Price Commission that would work with wage and price controls to help the United States. Former UF Warrington Dean Robert Lanzillotti was one of seven members of the
Inside the landmark Google adtech antitrust trial that could transform the $700 billion global digital ad market
Mark Jamison, director and professor of the Public Utility Research Center and director of the Digital Markets Initiative at the University of Florida, has said a breakup of Google and the resulting free-for-all from lower quality adtech players could result
It’s All About Costs: Junk Fees and Affordable Connectivity
In an era where connectivity is essential, consumers are facing a hidden battle on their broadband bills. Lurking beneath advertised rates, some argue, “junk fees” have silently inflated costs and eroded trust. Public Utility Research Center Director and Gunter Professor
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to harden the state’s power transmission and distribution
Some policymakers are looking to Florida for lessons, given the state’s superior record when it comes to restoring power quickly after major storms. Director of Energy Studies at the Public Utility Research Center Ted Kury explains how Florida was able
What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains
Curtailment has a special meaning in electric power systems. It describes any action that reduces the amount of electricity generated to maintain the balance between supply and demand – which is critical for avoiding blackouts. Recently, curtailment has made news
Why do different countries have different electric outlet plugs?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do different countries have different electric outlet plugs? – Evie H., age 9, Seattle,
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