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Division of Energy and Innovation

Energy News

February 12, 2026

Mentor’s Choice Awards at the Fall 2025 COOGS for Energy Hackathon

February 12, 2026

Student Spotlight: Gerardo Angulo

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.

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 27 4:00 pm
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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 5 8:00 am
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TIEEP Pinch Workshop 2026: Introduction to Pinch Analysis

This 2-day workshop is designed to present the main principles of pinch analysis and to inform delegates...

Mar 5 4:00 pm
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2026 TIEEP Water Forum

The water that we use inside our chemical plants and oil refineries is part of massive system that...

Mar 10 4:00 pm
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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...