Dr. Meredith Jennings will represent HARC at the @ametsoc.org 25th Student Conference on Jan. 24 in Houston, presenting on HARC’s work with Harris County to advance situational awareness during emergency chemical release events. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4a6dzrU #HARC #AMS2026

🚨 Updated date! Weatherization Coordination Convening: From Insights to Action w/ HARC Research, Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), & SPEER When: 2/13 @ 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Where: Austin Energy Headquarters ➡️ Learn more/register here: https://ow.ly/zAqH50XWav9 #TXenergy #energysky

Today, HARC released a new white paper by Dr. Margaret Cook, Thirsty Data and the Lone Star State. As data centers expand across Texas, the paper examines growing water and energy demands and gaps in planning that could impact communities facing water stress. bit.ly/ThirstyDataP...

Dr. Meredith Jennings recently presented research developed by Dr. Margaret Cook on the types of community solar programs and steps Harris County could take to create a community solar project at their Community Solar Advisory Group’s latest Working Group session. #HarrisCounty #HARC

🚨 Event Alert! Weatherization Coordination Convening: From Insights to Action w/ HARC Research, Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), & SPEER When: 2/5 @ 10:00 am- 1:00 pm (coffee and lunch included) Where: TBD ➡️ Learn more/register here: https://ow.ly/zAqH50XWav9 #TXenergy #energysky

🎬🌱 HARC is proud to sponsor the 2026 Houston Green Films Festival hosted by the Citizens Environmental Coalition. Join us Jan. 17 at The DeLUXE Theater for environmental films and local voices. 🎟️ $10+ 👉 bit.ly/3LIjNov #HARC #HoustonNonprofits #CivicEngagement #ClimateAction

🌿 Have questions about ForUsTree? We’d love to connect! Our contact form is open to anyone interested in participating or learning more. 👉 Visit forustreehtx.org to reach out. Let’s grow a greener, more resilient Houston together. 🌳 #FUT #ForUsTree #HARC

Harris County community members: share your experiences with heat & thoughts on tree planting in your neighborhood! Your feedback helps guide ForUsTree and build a cooler, greener Houston. 📋 Take the survey: bit.ly/ForUsTreeSur... 🌳 #HARC #FUT #ForUsTree

Be a part of ForUsTree! Eligible Houstonians can: 🌱 Volunteer for tree plantings 🗳️ Share your thoughts in our survey 👩‍🌾 Support youth & workforce programs 🌳 Nominate someone for our Community Advisory Group Every action grows a healthier Houston! 🌿 forustreehtx.org

Happy New Year from HARC! As we step into the year ahead, we’re excited to continue working closely with our partners to advance research and sustainability solutions that strengthen resilience and support communities across our region and beyond. #HARC

Explore Houston’s tree canopy! Use the new CanopyMap Explorer + MyNeighborhood Tree Canopy tools to see detailed and local tree coverage. www.forustreehtx.org

🌡️New ForUsTree Tools! Explore heat patterns & local conditions with: 🌆 H3ATMap Explorer – in-depth 2024 heat data 🏘️ MyNeighborhood H3AT – snapshot of your area Plan for a cooler, greener Houston → forustreehtx.org 🌿 #FUT #H3AT

TWJ is excited to have Dr. Cook on our Editorial Board. Learn more about Dr. Cook, our Editorial Board and register to receive the journal for free here: texaswaterjournal.org

HARC’s Newsletter is out now! As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on our progress and sharing what’s ahead. Our Holiday Newsletter highlights the work, partnerships, and ideas helping build more resilient communities. Read it here → bit.ly/HARCQ425 #HARC #Newsletter

🌱 ForUsTree is planting native trees across Houston & Harris County, especially in under-resourced neighborhoods! From forestry jobs to hazard tree removal & edible fruit trees, we’re making Houston greener, safer & more resilient. 🌳🍎🌿Check out our new refreshed website at www.forustreehtx.org

💡 Did you know HARC is helping Texas schools explore onsite generation & energy storage? Through a partnership with SECO Texas, HARC provides no-cost technical assistance to help schools make strategic, cost-effective, and sustainable energy decisions. 🔗 bit.ly/HVACSECO #Energy #HARC

ForUsTree is creating a greener, healthier Houston! As of May 2025: 🍎 1,200 fruit trees 🌱 2,006 native trees & shrubs 💨 14M lbs CO₂ removed 💧 12M gallons stormwater captured Learn more: www.forustreehtx.org 🌿 #HARC #FUT #ForUsTree #TreeCanopy

💧 Dr. Margaret Cook, HARC’s VP of Water & Community Resilience, joins the @texaswaterjournal.bsky.social editorial board! She’ll provide research & policy insights on Texas’ water challenges, advancing science-based solutions for communities & nature. 🌊 Learn more: bit.ly/MCookHARC #HARC #Water

🌳 Check out the redesigned ForUsTree website! ✨ Explore new interactive heat and canopy tools 📊 See updated impact data 🤝 Find ways to get involved Learn more & take action → forustreehtx.org 🌿 #FUT #ForUsTree #HARC

🍎🌳 Saturday’s Native Fruit Tree Giveaway was a hit! @the-sca.bsky.social , with support from HARC, @harriscopct2.bsky.social & Channelview ISD, gave away 400 trees! 🌱 Learn more about ForUsTree and how you can get involved at www.forustreehtx.org #ForUsTree #NativeFruitTrees #HARC

HARC was proud to be at the 2025 Texas Energy Summit! ⚡ Our team shared insights on energy, sustainability & resilience, hosted a VR tour, and showcased Southcentral Onsite Energy TAP. Learn more: bit.ly/harcenergy #TexasEnergySummit #HARC #Sustainability #Energy

Happy Houston GIS Day! #HARC’s GIS team turns complex air, water & energy data into clear usable tools — from Hurricane Harvey mapping to RESIN, Houston’s Climate Assessment & ForUsTree website. Explore: bit.ly/HARCGIS Join the Expo: bit.ly/4pnu47Z

Texas now leads permitting for Class VI carbon storage wells, but primacy is only the beginning. HARC’s Micalah Spenrath, PMP, outlines what’s needed for safe & sustainable carbon management. Read her blog “Beyond Primacy”: bit.ly/49lUO40 #HARC #CarbonStorage

Bring home a taste of Texas! 🌿🍑 Join @the-sca.bsky.social & #ForUsTree partners for a Native Fruit Tree Giveaway 🌳 📅 Sat, Nov 15 | 2 PM – 5 PM 📍 Ray Maddry Stadium, 828 Sheldon Rd Free Persimmon, Plum, Pecan & Black Cherry trees + care tips! Funded by the USDA Forest Service.

HARC, in partnership with SECO Texas, is excited to announce the launch of our Floating Solar in Texas interactive tool! ☀️💧 This interactive tool explores floating solar technology, real-world case studies &, and FPV opportunities across Texas. bit.ly/4nJEHAz

🌳 Happy #TexasArborDay! Through ForUsTree, HARC & partners are planting trees that cool neighborhoods & build resilience, ensuring they’re being planted where they’re needed most. 🌤️ Let’s grow a cooler, greener Houston! 💚 www.forustreehtx.org #ForUsTree #HARC

🐝 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