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Energy News

January 12, 2026

Dr. Debalina Sengupta Speaks on NPR’s Hello Houston Highlighting UH Energy White Paper on EPR

Dr. Debalina Sengupta, Assistant Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the UH Energy Transition Institute (ETI), recently appeared on NPR’s Hello Houston to discuss how a unified federal policy could strengthen plastic recycling efforts in the United States. The conversation was informed by ETI’s latest UH Energy white paper, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Plastics Packaging: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities for Policies in the United States.

December 8, 2025

Team Net Positive Takes First Prize at the Fall 2025 Coogs for Energy Hackathon

The Fall 2025 Coogs for Energy Hackathon tested the innovation skills of the participants with unique problem statements. Team Net Positive excelled at the challenge of coming up with a comprehensive and feasible solution to provide “Sustainable Soccer Fields for Communities,” a problem statement provided by the Sustainability Committee of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee (FWC26).

November 24, 2025

Second Coogs for Energy Hackathon a Resounding Success

The Energy Transition Institute (ETI) hosted the second edition of the Coogs for Energy Hackathon on November 21–22, once again bringing together bright student innovators from across disciplines to develop solutions for some of today’s most pressing energy challenges.

Innovation News

December 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect Pitches

UH Innov8 Hub founders refine their ideas and compete for top honors at the annual Startup Pitch Day, showcasing innovation across health, energy and biotech.

October 17, 2025

UH Celebrates Faculty and Innovators at Inaugural Luncheon

UH’s Division of Energy and Innovation honored faculty innovators at a luncheon celebrating research, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact through innovation.

June 12, 2025

UH Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation Expands Team to Boost Faculty Support and Drive Impact

The University of Houston’s Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation has expanded its leadership team to strengthen support for faculty innovation and increase societal impact. With new directors in licensing, industry engagement, and intellectual property, OTTI aims to accelerate commercialization, build partnerships, and empower UH researchers to bring their discoveries to life.

Division Events

Feb 13 1:00 pm
Workshop where attendees have raised hands showing engagement and participation in workshop.

Innov8 Hub - Startup Resources - From Research to Enterprise: Immigration & Innovation

This seminar is part of Innov8 Hub's Startup Resources Series—a collection of in-person seminars...

Feb 13 4:00 pm
Solar panels and wind turbines silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky, highlighting renewable energy sources.

Energy in Action Seminar - AI and the Net-Zero Journey with Shell

The Energy Transition Institute invites you to the “Energy in Action” Seminar Series, a monthly,...

Feb 27 4:00 pm
Solar panels and wind turbines silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky, highlighting renewable energy sources.

Energy in Action Seminar - Artificial Intelligence in Energy Processes

The Energy Transition Institute invites you to the “Energy in Action” Seminar Series, a monthly,...

Mar 4 6:00 pm
Energy Talk Series

Energy Talk Series: Energy Horizons - Future of Innovation & Fuels

The UH Energy Coalition concludes our Energy Talk Series with an exciting exploration...

Mar 10 4:00 pm
A scenic view of solar panels and wind turbines at sunset, showcasing the beauty of sustainable energy.

Energy in Action Seminar: Energy Transition and the New Energy Consumer

The Energy Transition Institute invites you to the “Energy in Action” Seminar Series,...