葫芦影

May 9, 2025

ERCOT鈥檚 recent projections show steep increases in electricity demand in the next few years, much of it driven by the rise of data centers. HARC, in partnership with the 葫芦影业, explored how data centers are evolving across Texas and what this means for the grid鈥檚 future.

• Energy Policy
• Resilient Energy

May 7, 2025

Bridging Science and Sustainability: UH Ph.D. Student鈥檚 Mission to Redefine Waste

Sarah Hlaihel, a civil engineering Ph.D. student at the 葫芦影业, is turning industrial waste into sustainable solutions. From Lebanon to France to Houston, her global academic journey is driven by a passion for environmental responsibility and inspired by her grandmother鈥檚 dream. Now a UH-Chevron Energy Graduate Fellow, Hlaihel is advancing carbon capture and low-impact construction technologies, while preparing to bridge the worlds of industry and academia.

• Climate Solutions
• Community Engagement
• Energy Policy

May 5, 2025

葫芦影业 Honored with TXU Energy Leadership Award in Innovation

The 葫芦影业 has been awarded the 2025 TXU Energy Leadership Award in Innovation, recognizing its pioneering contributions to energy research, education, and collaboration. Presented during a special event at Daikin Park, the award highlights UH鈥檚 strategic partnership with TXU Energy, which powers all four campuses and supports innovation-driven initiatives. The collaboration includes a $370,000 scholarship commitment for students in energy and STEM fields, reinforcing UH鈥檚 role as a leader in shaping a sustainable energy future.

• Community Engagement
• Education and Workforce

May 2, 2025

Houston Economy Feels Strain Amid Energy Market Uncertainty

As the U.S. GDP sees its sharpest decline in three years, Houston鈥檚 economy faces mounting pressure from falling oil prices, industry layoffs, and shifting trade policies. Experts warn of a potential downturn in the energy sector, while UH Energy emphasizes the importance of policy and trade literacy to navigate the uncertainty.

• Community Engagement
• Energy Policy
• Fossil Fuels

April 29, 2025

Turning Waste into Opportunity: The Journey Toward Plastics Circularity from LyondellBasell鈥檚 Torkel Rhenman

This article covers the keynote address delivered by Torkel Rhenman, Executive Vice President of Advanced Polymer Solutions at LyondellBasell, at the 2025 UH Energy Symposium on Plastics Circularity. The story highlights Rhenman鈥檚 insights on advancing a circular economy for plastics, addressing industry challenges, innovations like MoReTec chemical recycling, and the role of policy, infrastructure, and collaboration in shaping a sustainable future.

• Energy Technology
• Community Engagement
• Energy Policy

April 28, 2025

UH Tech Bridge Hosts Final Day of H-Town Roundup, Showcasing Houston鈥檚 Startup Surge

The UH Technology Bridge hosted the final day of H-Town Roundup 2025, a week-long celebration of Houston鈥檚 innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The event featured dynamic discussions on capital investment, startup growth, and the future of entertainment and sports tech鈥攈ighlighting Houston鈥檚 growing role as a national hub for innovation.

• Technology
• Startups & Entrepreneurship
• Companies & Partnership