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May 21, 2025

TIEEP Spring Energy Forum Highlights Practical Efficiency Innovations

The 2025 TIEEP Spring Energy Forum, held on May 8 at the UH Tech Bridge, brought together industry leaders to spotlight practical innovations in industrial energy efficiency. Hosted by the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program in partnership with UH Energy and SECO, the forum featured expert presentations on low-capital energy assessments, high-efficiency steam systems, and cutting-edge digital monitoring tools. From simple operational improvements to AI-powered diagnostics, the event emphasized scalable strategies to reduce costs, cut emissions, and boost performance across the oil refining and chemical sectors.

May 9, 2025

Powering Texas’ Digital Economy: Data Centers and the Future of the Grid

ERCOT’s recent projections show steep increases in electricity demand in the next few years, much of it driven by the rise of data centers. HARC, in partnership with the University of Houston, explored how data centers are evolving across Texas and what this means for the grid’s future.

May 2, 2025

Houston Economy Feels Strain Amid Energy Market Uncertainty

As the U.S. GDP sees its sharpest decline in three years, Houston’s economy faces mounting pressure from falling oil prices, industry layoffs, and shifting trade policies. Experts warn of a potential downturn in the energy sector, while UH Energy emphasizes the importance of policy and trade literacy to navigate the uncertainty.