The Strait of Hormuz Is Closed. Which U.S. State Grids Are Most Exposed?

Using historical price shocks and state-level electricity data, I estimate which power grids are most vulnerable to rising natural gas prices.

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March 2026

Reposting "Marching through history with Dolores Huerta"

Dolores Huerta led meaningful change for millions of workers, and she led us through Albuquerque's Barelas neighborhood in April of 2024.

Mar 19 • Austin M. Anaya

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February 2026

Luck is not a housing strategy

My op-ed submission for the Albuquerque Journal arguing for more housing freedom. Send your support as the Albuquerque City Council contemplates…

Feb 17 • Austin M. Anaya

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January 2026

New Mexico's grid hits 59% renewables without raising electricity prices

Since 2001, New Mexico’s renewable buildout has accelerated faster than most states - without driving up electricity costs.

Jan 4 • Austin M. Anaya

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November 2025

New Mexico got rich. Now what?

Coming out of the lost decade, New Mexico's piggy bank is overflowing with $66B in oil and gas revenue. Beyond free college and childcare, the state is…

Nov 1, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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October 2025

New Mexico's Lost Decade

After the Great Recession, New Mexico endured years of stagnation and stubborn poverty while nearby states rebounded. But new economic shifts could mark…

Oct 11, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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September 2025

AI and EVs spark demand for liberalized electricity markets

Leveraging economics' most basic laws will help us combat higher prices and climate change

Sep 27, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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August 2025

Comparing British Interconnectors and Battery Alternatives

Our Master's thesis shows how each of Britain's interconnectors affects prices and emissions — and how batteries can either substitute for or complement…

Aug 1, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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July 2025

What If the UK Had a Second Sun?

We built a model of the proposed Morocco -> UK 'Xlinks' project to test the power of abundance and connection.

Jul 11, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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A lesson for MAGA in electricity economics

After a long hiatus, Complex Effects is back to give MAGA a lesson in economics.

Jul 4, 2025 • Austin M. Anaya

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December 2024

The game theory of land value taxes

Microeconomics and game theory help us evaluate the game of land taxation, speculation, and rent.

Dec 14, 2024 • Austin M. Anaya

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November 2024

Using machine learning to predict water levels at Elephant Butte

New Mexico's flagship lake has been low for decades - I utilize machine learning tools to understand the issue better.

Nov 29, 2024 • Austin M. Anaya

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