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ResourceMission IntegratorLearn how HARC is strengthening the U.S. manufacturing sector by advancing the impact of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITAC) program.Climate & ResilienceAug 2026ResourceSmall Acreage Landowner Guide to Nearby Large Industrial and Hyperscale Data Center DevelopmentsThis guide provides small acreage landowners with information and resources to understand potential impacts of nearby industrial and hyperscale data center developments and stay informed about local and state decision-making.Geospatial & DataAug 2026ResourceStrengthening the Alamo Areas Climate PlanThe Alamo Area Climate Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen community resilience, and support sustainable economic growth.Climate & ResilienceAug 2026ResourceTo Preserve Land and Generational Wealth for Black Farmers LandownersHARC is leading a collaborative initiative called, To Preserve Land and Generational Wealth for Black Farmers & Landowners, to help address systemic barriers through research, community engagement, and implementation of supportive legal, educational, and economic strategies.Climate & ResilienceJul 2026NewsTexans are Finding Common Ground on Data Centers Data Centers aren't CooperatingThe shine may be coming off the data center boom. More than 70% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities. Opposition groups are proliferating. Governors and legislatures are pumping the brakes on common tax incentives used to lure companies to their states.Geospatial & DataJul 2026PodcastEnergy Crossroads a HARC Podcast SeriesJoin HARC Energy's podcast series for candid conversations with industry leaders on clean energy investment, best practices, and financing tools.EnergyJul 2026ResourceProject Breath Guide Managing Emergency Response to Air ToxicsThe Project BREATH Resource Guide helps improve the County’s response to emergency incidents involving releases of air toxics.Air QualityJun 2026ResourcePowering Cost Efficient Resilient and Sustainable Schools in TexasHARC has partnered with the State Energy Conservation Office of Texas (SECO Texas) to provide no-cost technical assistance to educational facilities across Texas on onsite generation and energy storage technologies.EnergyMay 2026NewsHARC Releases Virtual Reality Experience of Living Lab HQHARC has launched a new virtual reality (VR) experience tool of our Headquarters. This app offers a new, interactive way to understand and appreciate HARC’s commitment to high performance and sustainability wherever you are.Geospatial & DataMay 2026ResourceImproving Air Quality in the Houston Galveston AreaWaterApr 2026ResourceAdvancing Sustainable Stormwater Solutions in HoustonWaterMar 2026ResourceHome Weatherization SolutionsLearn more about home weatherization solutions to reduce utility costs, enhances home safety, and strengthens community resilience.Climate & ResilienceMar 2026ResourceDOE Southcentral Onsite Energy Technical AssistanceHARC provides technical assistance and hosts webinars and workshops for the Southcentral Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships, covering a total of five states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico).EnergyMar 2026ReportHARC's Study on Floating Solar Feasibility Published in Sustainability JournalTechnical and financial feasibility study analyzes scenarios for using community solar, barriers, and solutions to move us towards Net-Zero.EnergyMar 2026ResourceBuilding a Critical Energy and Water Workforce in Under Resourced CommunitiesThe Building a Critical Energy and Water Workforce in Under-Resourced Communities report examines the Houston region’s rapidly growing need for skilled workers in the energy and water sectors and the systemic barriers that continue to limit fair access to these careers.EnergyFeb 2026ReportHARC Releases New Report on Building a Critical Energy and Water Workforce in Harris CountyHARC has released a new report examining the Houston region’s growing demand for skilled workers in the energy and water sectors and the barriers that continue to limit fair access to these careers.EnergyFeb 2026ResourceThirsty Data and the Lone Star State the Impact of Data Center Growth on Texas Water SupplyThis white paper written by HARC’s Dr. Margaret Cook examines how current and projected data center growth will impact Texas’ current and future water resources, and provides practical recommendations on how to make this challenge an opportunity for Texas.WaterJan 2026NewsHARC President and CEO John Halls Op-Ed Published in the Houston ChronicleHARC President and CEO, John Hall, recently authored an Op-Ed published in the Houston Chronicle that examines the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and what that growth could mean for the state’s water and electricity systems.Climate & ResilienceJan 2026NewsTexas Data Center Boom Could Consume Up to 161 Billion Gallons of Water Annually by 2030HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center) released a new white paper revealing the significant and largely unaccounted-for pressure that the rapid expansion of data centers places on Texas’ water resources.WaterJan 2026NewsThirsty Data the Hidden Water and Energy Costs of Texas Data Center BoomWithout forward-looking data center water policies, communities will be forced into reactive, costly, and risky decisions.EnergyJan 2026ResourcePowering Texas Digital Economy Data Centers and the Future of the GridIn partnership with the University of Houston, read HARC's two-part policy brief exploring how data centers are evolving across Texas.EnergyJan 2026ResourceTexas Solar for AllAs a member of Texas Solar for All, HARC is managing or supporting programs through solar deployment, energy efficiency upgrades, technical and financial assistance, workforce development, and community outreach to help residents transition to clean, reliable energy.EnergyDec 2025ResourceCommunity Resilience Through Urban ForestryMeta description: Discover how ForUsTree is expanding Houston’s urban forestry, growing tree canopy, creating green jobs, and building climate resilience across Harris County.Communities & PolicyNov 2025NewsBeyond Primacy Building a Sustainable Carbon Management FutureThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Texas primacy, or authority, over the permitting and regulation of Class VI wells that store carbon dioxide underground permanently. Now, the responsibility for the Class VI program falls squarely in our state’s hands.Infrastructure & Built EnvironmentNov 2025ResourceFloating Solar in TexasIn partnership with SECO Texas, HARC created an interactive tool exploring floating solar technology, real-world examples, and opportunities for FPV systems across Texas.EnergyNov 2025NewsDesigning a Resilient Future Landscape as Infrastructure in HoustonExplore how landscapes as infrastructure help Houston tackle flooding, heat, and growth—building resilient, vibrant communities.Infrastructure & Built EnvironmentOct 2025NewsSustainability in ActionIn this episode of the HARC Energy Crossroads Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rod Turner, Facility Manager for the Houston Endowment, about one of the most exciting and sustainable buildings in Houston – and what it means to build for the future.Climate & ResilienceAug 2025NewsTapping Hidden Energy Unlocking Thermal Energy From WastewaterDiscover how wastewater’s untapped thermal energy can drive cost savings and emissions reductions.EnergyJul 2025NewsWhats Heating Up H Town Unpacking the Triple Heat ThreatClimate & ResilienceJul 2025NewsResilient CommunitiesCan resilience go beyond bouncing back? Nicole Alderete-Ferrini talks building smarter, more prepared communities on Energy Crossroads.Communities & PolicyJun 2025NewsEbrahim Eslami Urban Climate ResilienceDr. Eslami’s new research shows how GeoAI can drive climate resilience in Texas by mapping heat risks and protecting public health.Climate & ResilienceJun 2025NewsTexas CarbonRead John Hall's blog about how Texas should prepare for a carbon boom.Climate & ResilienceJun 2025NewsThermal Energy Networks a Scalable Path to Smarter EnergyRead about Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), and how they provide keyEnergyJun 2025ResourceHouston Harris Heat Action Team H3at Mapping CampaignThe Houston Harris Heat Action team is a community heat-mapping project that brings together local volunteers, public and private organizations, universities, and non-profit organizations to co-produce heat maps.Geospatial & DataMay 2025ResourceState of the BayThe State of the Bay interactive story map allows StoryMap allows users to explore the state of Galveston Bay in great detail and learn more about the Galveston Bay Estuary Program.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025ResourceHeadwaters to Baywaters a Future of Urban ResilienceThe goal of the Headwaters to Baywaters initiative is to ensure healthy lands, healthy waters, healthy communities for the greater Houston region, and overall urban resilience.WaterMay 2025ResourceEnergy FellowHARC, with partners, are creating a user-friendly webtool to promote the deployment of District Energy Systems (DES) and community microgrids.EnergyMay 2025ResourceKnow Your AquiferThe Know Your Aquifer Story Map provides information on what an aquifer is, how aquifers are used, how we get drinking water, and what entities govern their usage.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025ResourceImpacts of Assimilative Capacity of ReservoirsAn Esri StoryMap demonstrating the impacts of Assimilative Capacity of Reservoirs on Coastal inflows project assesses assimilative capacity of the LakeClimate & ResilienceMay 2025ResourcePowering the Future Texas Power Sector Pivoting to Climate ResilienceHARC’s team announces the first in a series of white papers providing an analysis of the risks within Texas’ power sector, Powering the future: Texas Power Sector Pivoting to Climate Resilience.EnergyMay 2025ResourceTexas Litter Database StorymapHARC, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, developed the Texas Litter Database to tackle the growing litter issue in Texas.Geospatial & DataMay 2025ResourceHurricane Harvey DatasetsExplore HARC’s story map on Hurricane Harvey’s environmental impacts, including flood-related pollution, and air and water quality issues.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025Resource2019 Annual Report 2Climate & ResilienceMay 2025Resource2020 Annual ReportClimate & ResilienceMay 2025ResourceHARC's Expanded Vision and PrioritiesLearn more about HARC's expanded vision and priorities to help improve the quality of life for all citizens of Texas and the world.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025ResourceResilience Science Information Network ResinThe purpose of the RESIN portal is to develop and share a comprehensive set of data describing future climate impacts to the Greater Houston-Galveston Region.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025NewsGalveston Bay Regional Monitoring Database is Now LiveWaterMay 2025NewsDoes Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Marootian Visits HARCClimate & ResilienceMay 2025NewsHARC's Dr Ebrahim Eslami Discusses Ozone Pollution with Environmental Health NewsAir QualityMay 2025NewsClearing the Air Chp Systems Reduce Harmful EmissionsAir QualityMay 2025NewsNew Interactive Tools Available in Phase Two Release of the Galveston Bay Regional Monitoring DatabaseWaterMay 2025NewsBuilding a Sustainable Texas a Conversation with John HallHARC’s President and CEO, John Hall, speaks about the biggest challenges Texas faces, the role of clean energy, and how communities can benefit from a sustainable Texas.Infrastructure & Built EnvironmentMay 2025ResourceDOE Southcentral and Upper West Combined Heat and Power TapEnergyMay 2025ResourceHARC's 2023 2025 Strategic PlanHouston Advanced Research Center's (HARC) Strategic Plan includes new equity focused Mission and Vision statements in sustainability research.Climate & ResilienceMay 2025NewsHARC's Dr Margaret Cook Quoted in Redfin Article Providing Expert Tips on Preparing Homes for Extreme WeatherClimate & ResilienceMay 2025NewsHARC Researchers Showcase Climate and Health Innovations at 2025 Climate Health Frontiers SymposiumResearchers from the HARC presented their work at the Climate Health Frontiers Symposium. Learn more about HARC's presence.Communities & PolicyMay 2025NewsCommunity Science in Action H3at Mapping CampaignCommunity science is when volunteers come together to collect meaningful data that drives real impact. Hear from the H3AT Mapping campaign volunteers!Geospatial & DataMay 2025NewsGoing Hog Wild Tackling Texas Feral Hog Crisis with Statewide SolutionsFeral hogs damage agricultural lands and the environment by impacting water quality and destroying crops and native habitats.Climate & ResilienceApr 2025NewsThe Intersection of Health Buildings and ClimateExplore how architecture and public health intersect to strengthen climate resilience in healthcare. Learn from Adele Houghton’s insights on designing healthier, more sustainable communities.Infrastructure & Built EnvironmentApr 2025NewsFive Questions with John HallClimate & ResilienceApr 2025
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