🐝 Buzzing news from our partners at Alveole! The HARC campus hive is thriving, with plenty of activity and clean air checks from the APITraps. A great reminder of how pollinators keep our ecosystems, and our air, healthy! 🌼 bit.ly/HARCBees #HARC #AirQuality

⚡ HARC’s President & CEO John Hall will speak at the 2025 Texas Energy Summit in Austin! 📅 Thurs, Nov. 6 | 9 – 10 a.m. 💬 Panel: The Built Environment: Efficiency Meets Flexibility bit.ly/4qfRIEI #TexasEnergySummit #HARC

HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook will speak on two panels at the #TexasEnergySummit 2025 exploring how AI, energy, water, and food systems intersect and how to support and strengthen resiliency across communities in Texas. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qfRIEI #TES #HARC

Harris County is suing over the Trump admin’s decision to end Solar for All, a $249.7M program to expand affordable solar in Texas. As a member of the Texas Solar for All Coalition, HARC proudly supported the program & we support Harris County’s lawsuit. Read more: bit.ly/48w6a4U #HARC #SFA

HARC hosted the Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership last week for a meeting focused on our work in energy and resilience. HARC Speakers: John Hall, Marina Badoian-Kriticos, Dr. Carlos Gamarra & Dr. Margaret Cook. #Resilience #Sustainability #HARC

Marina Badoian-Kiriticos, HARC’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, moderated “Overcoming Financial Hurdles to Achieve Environmental Goals” at the 2025 Greater Houston Environmental Summit with the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Greater Houston Community Foundation & United Way of Greater Houston.

⚡ As energy demand rises, how can utilities modernize infrastructure & strengthen grid resilience? Join HARC’s Micalah Spenrath & GE Vernova Marco Simiano on Oct. 29 for Reuters Events' webinar: “The Demand Decade: Building Resilient Grids.” 🔗 http://bit.ly/47cDtZQ

HARC’s Micalah Spenrath, PMP, will speak Oct. 28 at the Global Solar Power Forum 2025 hosted by @utaustin.bsky.social's Energy Institute! 🎙️ Panel: “Policies → Projects → People” | 9:45 a.m. Discussing how policy, projects & people shape solar’s future. 🔗 bit.ly/3WlsRBt #SolarEnergy #HARC

🌧️ Event Rescheduled! 🌳 Due to severe weather, the Native Fruit Tree Giveaway is now Sat, Nov 15, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. 📍 Ray Maddry Stadium 828 Sheldon Rd, Channelview, TX Free native fruit trees. First come, first served! Harris County Precinct 2, The Student Conservation Association #ForUsTree

Join The Student Conservation Association & #ForUsTree partners for a Native Fruit Tree Giveaway 🌳 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 9 AM–12 PM 📍 Channelview HS, 1100 Sheldon Rd Free Persimmon, Plum, Pecan & Black Cherry trees + care tips! Funded by the USDA Forest Service. #ForUsTree #NativeFruitTrees

Join HARC at the 22nd Annual Texas Energy Summit, Nov 4–6 at the Texas Capitol! ⚡ HARC’s John Hall will be speaking on 11/6 & Dr. Margaret Cook will be speaking on 11/4. Register: http://bit.ly/4qfRIEI #TES25 #TXenergy #HARCResearch #EnergyEfficiency #Resilience

🌎 Houston ranks #7 in the U.S. for ozone pollution, per the American Lung Association's State of the Air. Ozone affects breathing & heart health. HARC is monitoring emissions & engaging the community. Take the Clean Air Survey & help Houston breathe easier: https://bit.ly/3Ky3EB3#7

🌳 Urban trees do more than beautify—they clean the air, cool neighborhoods, support health, and boost property values. At HARC, we help communities plant & care for trees through the ForUsTree initiative. 🌱 🔗 Get involved: www.forustreehtx.org #ForUsTree #HARCResearch #UrbanTrees

🌎 HARC is excited to exhibit at the 2025 Greater Houston Environmental Summit on Oct. 17! Visit our booth & catch HARC’s Marina Badoian-Kriticos moderating “Overcoming Financial Hurdles to Achieve Environmental Goals.” 🔗 http://bit.ly/4nyG1Hr #CECSummit25

🌳 Our ForUsTree partner, The Student Conservation Association kicked off this year’s FUT internship program with a visit to Tree Life Farms, where they learned all about how to take care of trees and the Native Edible Fruit Tree Program. Learn more at forustreehtx.org #ForUsTree

🌿 Marina Badoian-Kriticos will moderate the panel, “Overcoming Financial Hurdles to Achieve Environmental Goals,” at the 2025 Greater Houston Environmental Summit. 📅 Oct 17 | 📍 UH-Downtown 🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/4nyG1Hr #ClimateAction #HARCResearch

💨 HARC’s Dr. Meredith Jennings spoke at the Houston Regional Air Quality Summit at Baylor College of Medicine hosted by Houston-Galveston Area Council & the World Cup Sustainability Subcommittee, on how climate plans improve air quality, health & resilience. 🔗 https://bit.ly/MeredithJennings

🌿 Landscapes are more than green space—they’re infrastructure. In our latest #EnergyCrossroadsPodcast + blog, Scott McCready of the SWA Group shares how design can help Houston tackle flooding, heat & growth while building resilience. 🔗 http://bit.ly/3ISxzUb

🌎 Imagine a Houston–Galveston region with cleaner air & healthier neighborhoods. Share your voice in the Houston-Galveston Area Council survey by Oct 31 to help shape our future! Every response counts. 💬 http://bit.ly/3Ky3EB3 #CleanAir #CommunityResilience #HoustonGalveston

Power to the people… or just the bills? ⚡ HARC joined the Energy Affordability Roundtable with Houston Chronicle & District B United to share tips on lowering energy costs & connect communities with local resources. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QqJqZR #EnergyAffordability #HARCResearch

🐝🍯 Did you know 1/3 of our food depends on pollinators? HARC’s on-campus hive, managed by Alvéole, supports biodiversity and reminds us how vital bees are—plus we have our own jars of unpasteurized honey! 💛 Follow our hive 👉 bit.ly/HARCBees #HARCResearch #NationalHoneyMonth

🐦✨ It’s #HoustonBirdWeek! HARC is proud to be a certified Bird-Friendly Space, supporting birds through #LightsOutTexas + habitat initiatives on our campus. 🌱 Join Houston Audubon’s hikes, cleanups & more to celebrate the flyway! Learn about HARC: bit.ly/4e1Hy3d

🚀 Tomorrow, Dr. Carlos Gamarra will present at the 16th STS-AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference at @uh.edu! He’ll explore how CHP systems boost resilience, cut emissions & save costs. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4mLKKF3 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4guPnBb

⚡ Dr. Carlos Gamarra of HARC joined the Quarterly Charge: Advancing Energy Efficiency in Arkansas panel with @usgbc.bsky.social and Arkansas Advanced Energy to discuss reliability, cost savings, & community resilience. Learn more about Dr. Gamarra here bit.ly/42avb1k #HARCResearch

Join the Climate Zine Storytelling Workshop Sept. 27 in Houston! Stephanie Piper will share H3AT Mapping Campaign data on heat in 3rd & 5th Wards. Pair data w/ your story + make art for climate resilience. 🎟️ Space limited—sign up now: bit.ly/3Ig97vM #H3ATMapping

🌿 New Energy Crossroads podcast: Scott McCready of SWA Group on landscapes as infrastructure in Houston—parks, bayous, and trees that manage floods, support wildlife, & strengthen communities. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/46QZA8j

🐝 Did you know HARC has bee hives on campus? Bees support pollination, biodiversity, and our food systems. 🌎💛 Stay updated on our hives & honey 🐝🍯: bit.ly/HARCBees #Pollinators #Sustainability #HARCresearch

Dr. Erin Kinney spoke with the Sierra Club on how AI data centers impact Texas’ water. HARC remains committed to community-driven solutions that protect water, energy & resilience statewide. Learn about Dr. Kinney here bit.ly/ErKinney #WaterResources #HARCResearch

🌎 Dr. Meredith Jennings will speak at the 2025 Houston Regional Air Quality Summit at Baylor College of Medicine on a panel discussing climate plan co-benefits & air quality improvements. 👉 Register: bit.ly/461Bs0H #AirQuality #ClimateAction #HARCResearch #Houston

🌍 Help shape our region’s climate future! HARC & partners are drafting a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan under the CPRG program—and your input is key. ✅ Learn more & share feedback: bit.ly/3JA7s4A #ClimateAction #Sustainability #HARCResearch

🌿 Before wrapping up her time at HARC, Science Policy Fellow Vanessa Hulse shared her favorite projects, lessons learned & what’s next in her journey. 💚 Thank you, Vanessa—you’ll be missed! #SciencePolicy #Climate #HARCResearch

“Build for the future.” 🌍 Our latest Energy Crossroads blog features Rod Turner of @houstonendowment.org on their net zero HQ—blending sustainable design, efficiency & people-first practices. 📖 Read: bit.ly/45PVA5P

🎉 Great turnout at today's Weatherization Focus Group with @harcresearch.bsky.social! We kicked off with a full house of implementers, utilities, community agencies, & city/county representatives, gathered to dive into weatherization. Thanks to all who joined! #TXenergy #energysky

New #EnergyCrossroads episode 🎧 Rod Turner of @houstonendowment.org joins us to talk about one of Houston’s most sustainable buildings—and how people-centered design makes all the difference. Tune in: bit.ly/46QZA8j #NetZero #Sustainability #HARCResearch

Join USGBC TX Gulf Coast Council Member & HARC’s Director of Strategic Initiatives Marina Badoian-Kriticos at the 2025 #WomenInGreen luncheon this Fri, Aug 8! 🌿✨ Featuring keynote Gail Vittori. 🔗 bit.ly/4mCwo9P #SustainabilityLeadership #HARCResearch

💧⚡ HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook spoke with the Sierra Club on the water-energy nexus — the link between drought, energy demand, and water supply in Texas. Her research highlights why this balance is critical to future resilience. #WaterEnergyNexus #HARCresearch #TexasDrought

Heads up, Texas! Texas Solar for All funding isn’t available in all regions yet. Beware of bad actors using the Texas Solar for All program to get you to sign up to unrelated schemes. Keep updated with official partner and program updates at: www.solarforalltexasorg #TXSFA

🚨 HARC is hiring! We're looking for a Research Scientist/Program Manager to join our Energy team. Help drive energy solutions across Texas and beyond. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/3HwSoUh

🔥 Houston is facing a Triple Heat Threat—hot mornings, blazing afternoons, and warm nights. In a new blog, ForUsTree intern Cateri Dixon explores how heat hits vulnerable communities hardest—and how trees help. 🌳 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/44WvkY2 #H3AT #UrbanHeat

💧 Wastewater holds untapped energy. HARC’s Vatsal Bhuva recaps how thermal energy recovery can cut costs & emissions while boosting efficiency. Read the blog 👇 bit.ly/40z0Fhd #CleanEnergy #WastewaterRecovery #HARCResearch #ThermalEnergy

What does a sustainable future for Texas look like? Check out our latest blog, where HARC CEO John Hall shares his thoughts on Texas’ biggest environmental challenges, the role of #cleanenergy, and what a more sustainable future could look like bit.ly/4nTVdiW

Last week at the 2025 Hydrogen Tech Expo, Dr. Carlos Gamarra of HARC shared how digital tools like Energy Fellow and CHP VR can shape smarter H₂ infrastructure. His talk highlighted the business case for digital twins in accelerating H₂ adoption. #HARCResearch #H2 #Energy

We have another exciting edition of the HARC newsletter out now! This HARC newsletter is available, and loaded with updates and information you don’t want to miss!   Read it here: bit.ly/3GxqR4L Sign up for future editions here: bit.ly/4b5ZmZX

HARC will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! 🎆 We’ll reopen on July 5.

Got questions about Texas Solar for All? We’re here to help! Whether you’re a resident, contractor, or community partner—reach out to learn more or get involved. 📲 Contact us: www.solarforalltexas.org/contact #TexasSolarForAll #SolarEnergy #TXSFA #Solar #Solar4All

HARC’s Dr. Meredith Jennings recently shared insights from the H3AT Mapping Campaign, revealing how #urbanheat islands are worsening heat risks for vulnerable community members at Harris County Precinct 4's Cool 4 Summer kick off. Learn more at h3at.org

How can cities shift from recovery to readiness? Nicole Alderete-Ferrini shares what it takes to build climate resilience that lasts. Read the blog 👉 bit.ly/4kgasj9 Listen to the ep 🎧 bit.ly/44mBd0t #ClimateResilience #UrbanResilience #HARCResearch

Texas Solar for All will be seeking qualified partners to help deliver affordable solar & energy upgrades across the state. Want to get involved? Check out procurement opportunities here: solarforalltexas.org/procurement #Procurement #TXSFS #Solar4All #TexasSolarForAll

Nicole Alderete-Ferrini, CEO of Parade on Main, joins us on the Energy Crossroads Podcast to discuss building forward—not just bouncing back. From El Paso to the Gulf Coast, it’s time to rethink resilience. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/44mBd0t #ClimateResilience #HARCResearch

HARC’s Dr. Ebrahim Eslami, has co-authored a newly published paper in Applied Spatial Analysis & Policy. His research centers on health consequences of rising temperatures, spotlighting the high risks for vulnerable populations. Read bit.ly/446Nc0S #HARCResearch