What is UH Energy?

UH Energy is an umbrella for efforts across the University of Houston system to position the university as a strategic partner to the energy industry by producing trained workforce, strategic and technical leadership, research and development for needed innovations and new technologies. That’s why UH is the Energy University.

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Features in Energy

Carbon Management: Changing Attitudes and an Opportunity for Action

December, 2020

Between October 15 and 22, 2020, the Hobby School of Public Affairs and UH Energy conducted a survey of 1,500 respondents to assess public opinion towards climate change, support for polices aimed at curbing carbon emissions, and the public’s willingness to pay for decarbonized electricity, gas, and fuel.

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Subsea Systems Institute Receives $9.5 Million for Research, Economic Development

December, 2020

A national research center focused on offshore energy has received $9.5 million for workforce training and to develop new technologies and practices that can improve the safety and sustainability of the offshore industry.

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University of Houston Receives Licensing Executive Society’s 2020 Deal of Distinction in CEEM Sector

December, 2020

The University of Houston’s Low Frequency Seismic Technologies Consortium was awarded the Licensing Executive Society’s 2020 Deal of Distinction in the Chemicals, Energy, Environment, and Materials Sector.

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Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Keith Mosing

January, 2021

Keith Mosing, Chairman, CEO and President of the Mosing Group and owner and CEO of Katy Nissan, sat down with UH Energy for a conversation about his start in the energy industry, his role on the Energy Advisory Board and his advice for students.

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UH Energy
Greater Houston Impact

Drawing on an array of academic and research resources, UH Energy serves as a strategic partner to the industry, producing specialized personnel, innovative scholars and technological experts from the more than 8,000 students pursuing energy-related careers.

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BY THE NUMBERS

9Energy-related Colleges
30 Energy-related Undergraduate Programs
46Graduate and Professional Programs
1stIn the Nation Subsea Engineering Master's Program
11Energy-related Graduate Certificates
40%Students in Energy-related Degree Programs
24Energy Advisory Board Members
29Research Centers

Chief Energy Officer Ramanan Krishnamoorti

Energy-Related Colleges

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

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UH Energy Featured Events

January

1pm

20-21 UH ENERGY ELECTRIC VEHICLE WEBINAR SERIES - ELECTRIC & HYBRID VEHICLES: CURRENT TRENDS & FUTURE STRATEGIES

In the last 10 years, a large number of electric vehicles have been deployed all over the world and have significantly increased the perception of their viability and usefulness in reducing emissions. In addition, more than 400,000 plug-in electric vehicles are on the road today. Fuel cell vehicles are also being gradually introduced into the market. In this seminar, the recent advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles (including plug-in hybrid), current trends, and future strategies will be presented. This presentation will also discuss the operation and architectures of electric vehicles and a few of the hybrid vehicles and challenges related to motors, power electronics, and batteries.

February

7pm

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM

UH Energy is offering badge sessions in Sustainable Energy Development, starting February 22, 2021. Instruction consists of 8, 2-hour online sessions. Sessions are delivered twice per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, CST. The world is changing faster than at any time in history – especially in the world of energy. Society today has 3 fundamental expectations for our energy future: It must be affordable, accessible & reliable, and environmentally responsible. These requirements make up the Energy Trilemma. Advancing solutions that simultaneously satisfy all elements of this trilemma are the foundation and essence of Sustainable Energy Development.

What is UH Energy?

Features in Energy

Carbon Management: Changing Attitudes and an Opportunity for Action

Subsea Systems Institute Receives $9.5 Million for Research, Economic Development

University of Houston Receives Licensing Executive Society’s 2020 Deal of Distinction in CEEM Sector

Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Keith Mosing