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💧⚡ 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

What’s Heating Up H-Town? Unpacking the Triple Heat Threat - Houston Advanced Research Center

🔥 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

Tapping Hidden Energy: Unlocking Thermal Energy from Wastewater - Houston Advanced Research Center Discover how wastewater’s untapped thermal energy can drive cost savings and emissions reductions.

💧 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

Building a Sustainable Texas: A Conversation with John Hall - Houston Advanced Research Center HARC’s President and CEO, John Hall, speaks about the biggest challenges Texas faces, the role of clean energy, and how communities can benefit from a sustainable Texas.

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

Resilient Communities: Building Forward - Houston Advanced Research Center Can resilience go beyond bouncing back? Nicole Alderete-Ferrini talks building smarter, more prepared communities on Energy Crossroads.

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

Procurement If you are a contractor or vendor interested in participating in the Texas Solar for All programs, please read the following information to learn more about the terms and conditions and how to apply.

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 Co-Authors Study on Urban Climate Resilience in Texas - Houston Advanced Research Center Dr. Eslami’s new research shows how GeoAI can drive climate resilience in Texas by mapping heat risks and protecting public health.

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

☀️ What is Texas Solar for All?

It’s a statewide program bringing affordable solar, battery storage & energy upgrades to underserved TX communities—while creating clean energy jobs.

🔗 www.solarforalltexas.org

#TexasSolarForAll #SolarEnergy #TXSFA #Solar #Solar4All

Mapping A Cooler Future SCA Intern Cateri Dixon contributed to Houston's H3AT Mapping Campaign in partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC).

Cateri Dixon, the 1st HARC #ForUsTree intern, contributed to the H3AT Mapping Campaign through our partnership with the The Student Conservation Association. Her efforts helped tell the story of extreme urban heat in Houston.  #HARCResearch

Read her feature in the SCA newsletter: bit.ly/4kI6OPT

It’s #PollinatorWeek! 🐝1 in 3 bites of food we eat relies on pollinators like bees, butterflies & birds. Support them by:

🌼 Planting native flowers
🚫 Skipping pesticides
🏡 Creating pollinator habitats

#ProtectPollinators #HARC #BeeTheSolution

Big news! The Texas Solar for All website is LIVE! We’re making solar energy more affordable & accessible across Texas—plus creating jobs & building resilience. Explore how we're powering change: www.solarforalltexas.org @harcresearch.bsky.social

#TexasSolarForAll #SolarEnergy #TXSFA #Solar

🚨 HARC is hiring! We're looking for a Research Scientist/Program Manager to support our Energy team.

Apply now: bit.ly/3HwSoUh

#HARCresearch #JobOpening #Research #Energy #Hiring

We’re focusing on tackling plastic #pollution this #WorldEnvironmentDay! The Texas Litter Database helps communities across Texas track litter & understand where it’s coming from. Visit www.bit.ly/4kqdzpj

The Texas solar for all website has officially launched at www.solarforalltexas.org. The image provides a screenshot of the homepage.

🌞 The Texas Solar for All website is LIVE!

We’re expanding access to affordable solar energy in underserved TX communities—reducing energy burdens + creating clean energy jobs.

🔗 Explore: www.solarforalltexas.org

#TexasSolarForAll #SolarEnergy #TXSFA #Solar #Solar4All

HARC’s Dr. Erin Kinney recently presented on the complex relationship between water use and #datacenter growth in Texas & highlighted the importance of #conservation strategies - especially in a state where water is scarce. Learn about Dr. Kinney: bit.ly/3FOHYej

Join HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook as she joins @Air Alliance Houston’s virtual press conference Thursday, May 29 at 10 AM to discuss the impact of Community Change Grants being cut & what it means for Texans. bit.ly/4jovBau #CommunityChange

HARC will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. We will resume operations on Tuesday, May 27th.

#HARCResearch #MemorialDay

Powering Texas’ Digital Economy: Data Centers and the Future of the Grid - Houston Advanced Research Center In partnership with the University of Houston, read HARC's two-part policy brief exploring how data centers are evolving across Texas.

Texas data centers are booming and so are their power & water demands.

Our new report with @uh.edu lays out the urgent policy steps needed to build a sustainable digital economy.

Link: bit.ly/TexasDataCenters

#HARCResearch #TXenergy #DataCenters #EnergyPolicy

Happy World Bee Day! At HARC, we’re proud to contribute to pollinator health through our partnership with urban beekeeping company Alvéole. Since 2021, we’ve maintained honeybee hives on our campus! Learn bit.ly/HARCBees

#WorldBeeDay #Pollinators #Bees

New Energy Crossroads episode drop!🎙️Listen as ‘Pete’ Parsons, Executive Director of Texas Solar Energy Society, shares her organization's mission to educate & inspire Texans to adopt #solarenergy for a #cleanenergy future.

bit.ly/3BOJlLn

⛈️ Weatherization is the process of upgrading a home to improve #energyefficiency, home health, & safety. As summer temps arrive in TX & hurricane season nears, learn more about some of our weatherization efforts w/ partners at @harcresearch.bsky.social : harcresearch.org/research/hom...

#energysky

With Galveston Bay welcoming over 7 million visitors annually, HARC & Galveston Bay Foundation have updated the What You Can Do Tool - a simple way to discover quick actions you can take to keep the Bay & your community healthy.

👉 bit.ly/WYCDTool #WaterConservation #Galveston