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Energy News

February 10, 2026

New White Paper Examines Opportunities in Advanced Geothermal Energy

The Division of Energy in conjunction with the Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI) at the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has released a new white paper, “Advanced Geothermal: Opportunities and Challenges,” highlighting advanced geothermal energy’s potential in becoming a critical pillar of the nation’s low-carbon energy future.

February 2, 2026

CEE’s Kalliontzis Tapped for 2026 UMERC Board of Directors

Civil and environmental engineering assistant professor Dimitrios Kalliontzis was recently appointed to the 2026 University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) Board of Directors. UMERC, under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), is a national organization that promotes marine energy in the United States. UMERC was founded in early 2021 by the WPTO to act as a unifying organization for marine energy research across US American universities.

January 16, 2026

When the World Needed Energy Market Analysis, Media Turned to UH Energy Experts

When the world woke up to the announcement that the U.S. had captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, news organizations around the world urgently sought credible, real-time analysis to explain what it meant for energy markets, the oil and gas industry, and consumers. They turned to the University of Houston and UH Energy.

Innovation News

January 9, 2026

Startup Star

C. T. Bauer College of Business entrepreneurship and finance senior Valeria Serenil is ringing in the new year with a win, landing on Poets&Quants’ Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2025.

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.

November 10, 2025

University of Houston Innovation Council Hosts Inaugural Panel Event

Event Brings Together Business Leaders Around the Region to Discuss Entrepreneurship, Innovation

Division Events

Feb 13 1:00 pm
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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,...

Apr 25 9:00 am
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STEMZONE SATURDAY: PLASTIC SUSTAINABILITY

We invite high school students to join us for a one-day program exploring green chemistry and engineering...