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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 3d

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

Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo @harriscojudge.bsky.social · 20d

Harris County and other jurisdictions across Texas were set to receive $249M as part of Solar for All, a grant created to expand access to clean energy and create jobs. The Harris County Attorney’s Office announced that they are suing to fight for this critical local investment in solar energy

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 5d

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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 6d

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.

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 6d

⚡ 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 Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 10d

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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 10d

🌧️ 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 12d

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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 19d

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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 20d

🌎 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 24d

🌳 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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 24d

🌎 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 25d

🌳 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 27d

🌿 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 Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 27d

💨 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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Oct 3

🌿 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Oct 2

🌎 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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 30

🐝🍯 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 22

🐦✨ 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚀 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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 22

⚡ 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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌿 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

🐝 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Aug 29

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