Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)

Thanks to HETI members and partners we made incredible strides in 2024 but the work continues. Collaboration is key to solving the energy dual challenge: more energy with fewer emissions - and Houston continues to lead the way. Together, we’ll shape an energy-abundant, low-carbon future and solidify Houston as the global energy leader. Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025! ⚡ Read the full 2024 Year in Review: https://lnkd.in/g9dbj2P7

Rice University is partnering with Greentown Labs to accelerate climate tech innovation in Houston’s Ion District. This coalition is supported by a $4M investment and strategic leadership from Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) Chair Bobby Tudor, HETI Executive Director Jane Stricker and former Greater Houston Partnership President and CEO Bob Harvey. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/lmQc50UtnYp

Greentown Labs announces leadership changes naming HETI Chair Bobby Tudor as board chairman. HETI Executive Director Jane Stricker and former Greater Houston Partnership President and CEO Bob Harvey join the board, alongside a $4M funding boost to advance partnerships and the energy transition. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/qNVX50UtmqV

It was my pleasure to visit with the Japanese Oil & Gas and Chemical organization, RING during their visit to Houston last week. We had a great conversation about the important role our energy & industrial companies play in meeting long-term decarbonization goals. Collaboration across all sectors and segments is essential for meeting both growing energy demand and emissions reduction goals. Thanks to Masumoto Ryoji (Ryan) at for making the introduction and coordinating the visit.

The Houston Energy Leadership Cohort (HELC) recently concluded with its inaugural group of professionals who spent 10 weeks immersed in Houston’s energy landscape. The cohort explored critical topics such as sustainability, innovation and policy, while gaining hands-on insights through site visits to leading energy hubs like the Port Houston and sessions with industry experts from ExxonMobil, McKinsey & Company and more. Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort! ➡️Apply before February 14, 2025: https://ow.ly/TLPu50UmsPG

From advancing the global energy transition to fostering innovation and economic opportunity, see how your support is shaping Houston’s future in the Greater Houston Partnership's 2024 Impact Report. 📥 Download the report: https://ow.ly/iN4J50Um5JR

Texas is leading the charge in renewable energy employment, topping the nation with the most wind and solar jobs between June and August 2024, according to a new report. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/rNr450UlhBw

This year marks 25 years of energy innovation for Repsol in the United States!    To recognize this milestone, Caton Fenz, head of Renewables North America at Repsol sat down with the Greater Houston Partnership's HETI to share more about how we’re expanding our renewable energy business to further meet record electricity demand growth and bring us closer to our net zero goal.    We're proud to be growing our renewables business and team in North America, which is a core region for achieving our ambitious low carbon generation targets.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3ryqgaH

Last week, HETI partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory to host a workshop to identify research and development opportunities for a more efficient, resilient and lower-carbon energy system for base chemicals in the Gulf Coast. ➡️Learn how the Energy Capital of the World is leading the research and technology development for an energy abundant future: https://ow.ly/feOo50U6fQF

HETI Chair Bobby Tudor will join climate and energy innovators at Greentown Labs' Energy-sector Pitch Day on November 19! Startups will showcase breakthrough solutions for Houston’s decarbonization goals and industry leaders will discuss the essential role of collaboration and innovation in advancing the energy transition. ➡️Register: https://ow.ly/u2Sx50U2Jw5