The Energy Transition Institute will be an academic research institute focused on the advancement of reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy for all through a just and equity-driven pathway. We know that climate change impacts vulnerable communities in particular. These are the communities that the University of Houston serves, educates and engages, and we aim for our work and this institute to benefit those communities. The Institute will focus on three verticals: carbon management, hydrogen and circular plastics.

The gift by Shell USA, Inc. and Shell Global Solutions US, Inc. will support the Hydrogen work stream, which has strategic importance to Shell and creates an opportunity for University of Houston to build an industry alliance that is distinguished from its peers. Across those verticals we will build four work streams which define our University and our competitive advantage. We will track and measure Institute progress along these work streams. The activities of the Center for Carbon Management in Energy and the Consortium for Energy CSR will synergize with the activities of the UH Energy Transition Institute.

Energy Transition is the Foundation

• Energy Growth
• Net Zero Emissions
• Circular Economy

Growing the Mission of the University of Houston and UH Energy in student development, top tier research, and thought leadership in Hydrogen, Circularity, and Carbon Management delivered via partnership with existing colleges, departments, centers, and institutes.

Vision

To be the global academic leader for the energy transition.

Mission

The University of Houston Energy Transition Institute empowers the next generation of energy leaders; develops and accelerates energy solutions, including hydrogen, carbon management and circular materials at scale; and informs policies to address our most pressing challenge to provide secure, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for all.