Elevating EV Battery Tech: NSF’s Initiative Sparks Commercialization and Innovation
In a bid to enhance electric vehicle (EV) capabilities and promote sustainable transportation, groundbreaking battery technology is on the horizon.
Texas Firms & Energy: Betting on Hydrogen as Clean Energy
Energy firms and business organizations are promoting clean hydrogen as crucial for Texas to maintain its status as the global energy hub. However, the road ahead is unclear, and the outcome is uncertain.
Houston’s Quantum Energy & Denver Entrepreneurs Launch Bison IV for DJ Basin
Quantum Energy Partners, headquartered in Houston, and the management team from Bison Oil & Gas, based in Denver, have joined forces to establish Bison IV.
Texas Instruments Targets 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
Texas Instruments (TI) announced new environmental sustainability targets that expand the company’s use of renewable electricity over the next six years, with key milestones to reach 100% in its 300mm manufacturing operations by 2025, 100% in its U.S. operations by 2027, and 100% in its worldwide operations by 2030.
Texas Data Center Growth Fueled by Affordable Power and High Demand
According to CBRE, North Texas now holds the second position among U.S. markets in terms of data center inventory, with growing demand attributed in part to the surge in online activities and the expansion of AI and cloud-based technologies.
Shell Revises Climate Goals, Introduces Scope 3 Ambitions
Shell PLC, a U.K.-based supermajor with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, has decided to adjust its climate targets.
Prairie View A&M Receives $1.7M for Energy Trading Program from bp America, Shell Energy
rairie View A&M University announced that it had received a combined donation of $1,675,250 from bp America (NYSE: BP) and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. (“Shell Energy”) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business.
Danish Developer Ørsted Comes to Houston Expanding Clean Energy Projects
Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted A/S has inaugurated its inaugural Houston office, following through on its expansion strategy announced a year and a half ago.
SMBR Partners with EBGI to Empower Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses
The City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI).
Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Nation in Construction Job Growth
According to a recent report by the Associated General Contractors, the Dallas area saw a remarkable increase of 12,300 building sector jobs in 2023, marking an 8% year-over-year rise.
San Antonio Joins U.S. Cities in Transforming Construction Waste Management
In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to reduce construction waste and promote circular practices.
Michael Hsu Seeks Texas Nonprofit for $20K Pro-Bono Design Services
Texas-based architecture and interior design firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is launching its third annual Design for All Partnership.
Knowledge Is Power: Understanding UH’s HUB-Related Contract Compliance Requirements
For businesses eyeing UH contracts (construction and/or non-construction) valued at $100,000 and greater, it is essential to be knowledgeable of HUB program requirements.
ISSUE 97
April 2024
City of Houston, METRO to Repair Hazardous Road Conditions Along Westheimer
In an effort to prioritize public safety and infrastructure, Mayor John Whitmire joined METRO to announce a collaborative commitment to repair pavement and improve bus stops on Westheimer Road from Loop 610 to downtown.
San Antonio Joins U.S. Cities in Transforming Construction Waste Management
For years, the construction industry has followed a linear process: extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and dispose of waste in landfills. This method has harmful environmental and social impacts and is unsustainable. Rethinking traditional approaches requires collaboration from all stakeholders and urgency from authorities. In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to…
bp Unveils First US bp Pulse EV Charging Gigahub™ at Houston Headquarters
bp will celebrate the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its bp America headquarters in Houston, expanding its network of EV chargers in the United States.
San Antonio City Council Passes $4.4M Grant Agreement for Zarzamora Street
The San Antonio City Council authorized the execution of the Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A) grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation early March.
Houston Awarded $43 Million Grant for Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Communities
The United States Department of Transportation announced the City of Houston will receive $43.4 million in federal funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program for the Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Resilient Sidewalks Project.
TxDOT Studying New Technologies to Improve Road Safety
TxDOT has more than 100 active research projects, studying new technologies and methods aiming to improve safety and efficiency on Texas roads.