HOUSTON Clean Energy and Community Benefits Forum

HOUSTON Clean Energy and Community Benefits Forum
Sponsors: Environment Texas, Sierra Club, Audubon Texas, Healthy Gulf, National Wildlife Federation, & Yes to Bess
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, 77007
(Parking entrance off Feagan St., more detail below)

Link to register:
Houston Clean Energy and Community Benefits Forum RSVP

Speakers:
Dan Cohan, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University, Cohan | Rice University.
And presentations by Audubon Texas, Healthy Gulf, Yes to BESS, and Environment Texas

Along the Texas Gulf, nature and communities are facing increasing pressure from land degradation, water strain, air pollution, and the loss of vital wildlife habitat. In the Greater Houston region, these challenges are especially visible, even as the area remains a central part of America’s energy story. For generations, Houston has powered the nation through its ports, pipelines, refineries, and energy facilities, shaping local economies and providing jobs across Southeast Texas.

Today, as Texas continues to grow, our energy needs are rising quickly. Meeting that demand in a way that protects land, air, water, and wildlife is one of our biggest challenges. Wind and solar energy already play a major role in addressing that challenge, bringing cleaner air, lower water use, strong economic benefits, and increased grid reliability. With thoughtful siting and responsible development, clean energy can coexist with working lands and sensitive habitats throughout the Houston area.

The Houston Clean Energy and Community Benefits Forum will bring together conservation leaders, land stewards, wildlife experts, and clean energy practitioners for a grounded conversation about how Texas can meet its energy needs while protecting the places that matter most. The event will highlight real partnerships already underway, showcase examples of renewable projects designed to avoid and reduce impacts to wildlife and open space, and address common questions about development in the region. Together, we will explore solutions that safeguard Texas landscapes, support local economies, and keep our energy system strong and reliable as clean energy continues to grow.

The meeting will be at The United Way of Greater Houston.
50 Waugh Dr (corner of Waugh and Feagan), Houston, TX 77007.
On arrival check for the room number at reception area. The room assignment will be on the monitor located in the hallway entrance.

Free parking in the garage. Enter garage from Feagan St.
Please do not park in any of the reserved spots in the garage, and don't park in the lot across the street. There are four levels in the United Way parking garage. From the first level come through the glass doors to the main entrance and reception area. If you are on any of the other levels, you may take the elevator, and you will be at the main entrance.

There is METRO bus access via the #40 bus on Waugh Dr./South Heights Blvd. or the #85 bus on Washington Ave.