🚨 New Energy Crossroads Episode Coming Soon!
HARC’s Marina Badoian-Kriticos & Dr. Carlos Gamarra will interview Dr. Margaret Cook on Texas’ data center boom & its impact on energy, water & communities.
Learn more: bit.ly/EnergyCrossr...
#EnergyCrossroads #Podcast #DataCenters #Texas #HARC
Join Dr. Carlos Gamarra at @uh.edu 2026 TIEEP Water Forum TODAY! ⚡️
He’ll discuss the impact of data center growth on TX’ water supply.
📅 Mar 6 | 4–6pm
Learn more: www.uh.edu/energy/event...
#UHEnergy #HARC #DataCenters #EnergyInnovation #HARC
🌞💧 HARC’s Vatsal Bhuva, alongside Dr. Carlos Gamarra and Pam Gallagher, published a first-of-its-kind study on using stormwater detention basins for floating solar to help communities reach Net-Zero.🌎
Read more: bit.ly/FloatingSola...
#HARC #FloatingSolar #NetZero
Join us at the 12th Annual TRACS Summit at St. Edward's University on March 3 at 10 AM! HARC’s Vatsal Bhuva will present on District Energy & Campus Microgrids.
bit.ly/3P3tb7m
Join HARC at 7th Infraday Texas in Austin, Mar 3-4! 🌟
Dr. Carlos Gamarra will speak on grid limits, industrial loads, resilience & innovations.
Learn more: www.infraday.com/texas?fbclid...
#HARC #GridResilience #Infraday2026 #CleanEnergy
We’re growing the next generation of environmental leaders through ForUsTree! 🌿
By April 2026, we’ll have hired 32 people through ForUsTree, 39% of our total project goal. 💚
Forustreehtx.org
#ForUsTree #YouthConservation #UrbanForestry #HARC
On Feb 27, HARC’s Isabela Overturf will join a panel on Applied Research & Green Careers at the 12th Annual Roberts Environmental Center Conference! Hear her journey & insights, plus join the Q&A & networking.
More about Isabela: bit.ly/IOverturf
#GreenCareers #Sustainability #HARC
🌳 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Tree Planting Competition! Build a team (up to 11) & plant 100 trees as fast as you can.
📅 March 7, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM (lunch provided)
🗓 Register by Feb 27
👉 haufc.org/tree-planting-…
#FUT #TreePlantingCompetition #TomballTX 🌱
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#FUT #HARC #ForUsTree
We’ve planted or distributed 16,818 native trees so far, reaching 31% of our 54,310-tree goal across ForUsTree communities. 🌳
With 42 species in the ground, we’re growing cooler, healthier, more resilient neighborhoods every day. 💚
www.forustreehtx.org
#ForUsTree #TreeCanopy #HARC
📣 Join the 5th Annual Energy Emissions Management Conference, Feb 25–26 in Houston! 40+ speakers, 18 sessions & networking on emissions tracking & sustainability strategies.
🎫As an Association Partner, use code HARC20 for 20% off!
emissionstrackingandreporting.energyconferencenetwork.com
#EEMC26
HARC Sr. Analyst Marie Israel recently joined @uh.edu's Carbon Frontiers studio in Port Arthur, sharing insights from our on-the-groundwork to help students explore community vulnerability, refinery impacts & sustainable resilience. 🌎🌿
#CommunityResilience #PortArthurTX
HARC is proud to share that Dr. Carlos Gamarra, VP of Energy, Air, and IT, has been named President of the Lone Star Chapter of Association of Energy Engineer!
👉 Learn more about Dr. Gamarra: bit.ly/CarlosGHARC
For the second year in a row, the HARC building earned NextGen certification, recognizing top-performing buildings in the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program.
This honor reflects our commitment to leading energy efficiency nationwide, in practice, not just research. 🌎⚡
Learn more at bit.ly/HARCBuilding
HARC, with support from JPMorganChase and the Resiliency Workforce Collaborative, has released a new report on strengthening the energy and water workforce in under-resourced communities across the Houston region.
Learn more: bit.ly/HARCJPMC
#HARC #EnergyWorkforce
HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook presented to the Water Conservation Advisory Council on how data center growth could impact water and energy resources.
Her insights build on her new white paper: bit.ly/ThirstyData
#HARC #DataCenters #WaterSupply
HARC President & CEO John Hall has a new Op-Ed in the @houstonchronicle.com on Texas’ growing data center industry and its impacts on water and electricity resources.
Read more here👉 bit.ly/3LtzDDz
#DataCenters #TexasWater #HARC
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.
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