University of Houston Energy Transition Institute Offers New Educational Content on Energy Transition Challenges

Starting Oct. 21, “Driving the Energy Transition,” will air on Houston Public Media’s KUHF News 88.7 with new episodes launching every two weeks on Mondays. The following day, Oct. 22, the Energy Transition webinar series will begin, running biweekly on Tuesdays and offering online discussions featuring UH experts and others.

“UH is The Energy University, and “Energy Transition” is the topic that should be on everyone’s mind right now” said Joe Powell, ETI founding executive director. “How do we meet the dual challenge of expanding supply for equitable global access to energy, while also reducing fossil carbon dioxide emissions to address climate change?  How do we continue to produce but also recycle the high-performance hydrocarbon products which underpin our quality of life?”

The radio series will use short thought-provoking episodes to explore the innovations, policies and technologies shifting the world to a lower-carbon resources, offering valuable insights to help shape a sustainable future.

The webinar series will offer deeper dives into important topics like the hydrogen economy, carbon capture, the circular economy, and sustainable energy practices. These webinars will feature insights from UH faculty, students, industry leaders, and energy pioneers, providing actionable strategies for navigating the evolving energy landscape — starting from Texas with implications around the world.

Founded in 2022 with a $10 million commitment from Shell USA Inc. and Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., the ETI focuses on hydrogen, carbon management, and circular plastics. Collaborating with academic and industry partners, the institute aims to promote reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions for all.

“Both these programs are ways for us to reach and share information with our stakeholders in the Houston ecosystem, region, nation and world about the latest trends in research and policy related to the energy transition,” said Debalina Sengupta, chief operating officer at ETI. “Our aim is to provide reliable scientific evidence-based knowledge for all, to enable them to make informed decisions for the future of energy.”