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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · 15h

⚡ 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 · 3d

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 · 4d

🌧️ 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 · 6d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

🌎 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 · 17d

🌳 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 · 18d

🌎 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 · 19d

🌳 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 · 20d

🌿 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 · 21d

💨 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 · 24d

🌿 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 · 25d

🌎 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 · 26d

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 · 27d

🐝🍯 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

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌎 Dr. Meredith Jennings will speak at the 2025 Houston Regional Air Quality Summit at Baylor College of Medicine on a panel discussing climate plan co-benefits & air quality improvements.

👉 Register: bit.ly/461Bs0H
#AirQuality #ClimateAction #HARCResearch #Houston

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HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌍 Help shape our region’s climate future! HARC & partners are drafting a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan under the CPRG program—and your input is key.

✅ Learn more & share feedback: bit.ly/3JA7s4A

#ClimateAction #Sustainability #HARCResearch

HARC Research @harcresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

🌿 Before wrapping up her time at HARC, Science Policy Fellow Vanessa Hulse shared her favorite projects, lessons learned & what’s next in her journey.

💚 Thank you, Vanessa—you’ll be missed!

#SciencePolicy #Climate #HARCResearch