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The new voice of Houston's energy transition. We're telling the story of the Bayou City's journey to remain the #EnergyCapitalOfTheWorld.

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Here are 8 top Houston energy events to attend in November 2026 energycapitalhtx.com/houston…
Here are 8 top Houston energy events to attend in November 2026

Here are 8 top Houston energy events to attend in November 2026

The November calendar is front-loaded with events for those in Houston's energy sector.

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SunPower is expanding its solar and VPP business in Texas. energycapitalhtx.com/sunpowe…
Utah solar company acquires Houston projects, expands to Texas

Utah solar company acquires Houston projects, expands to Texas

Utah-based solar technology and battery storage company SunPower has announced its expansion into Texas by acquiring “prime project assets” from Houston installer Green Light Solar.

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The company was named one of the most promising startups CERAWeek. energycapitalhtx.com/ats-ene…
Solid-state generator company secures $9M in financing, names CTO

Solid-state generator company secures $9M in financing, names CTO

ATS Energy has secured a $9 million investment to help commercialize its solid-state generator technology, a representative from the company tells Energy Capital.

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The company's 200-megawatt battery facility in Galveston County came online this month. energycapitalhtx.com/alpha-o…
Houston energy company expands battery storage deal with Samsung

Houston energy company expands battery storage deal with Samsung

Houston-based Alpha Omega Power, which develops, invests in and runs utility-scale battery energy storage systems, has signed a deal to add more storage capacity from a subsidiary of South Korean...

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The officials say Harris County “has little to no authority” over the construction of data centers. energycapitalhtx.com/harris-…
Harris County officials seek more local control over data centers

Harris County officials seek more local control over data centers

Three Harris County officials are pushing for greater local control over the development and operation of data centers.

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The company debuted athletic sneaker, skater shoe and high-heel prototypes. energycapitalhtx.com/rheom-m…
Houston bio-based materials co. steps into new sustainable consumer products

Houston bio-based materials co. steps into new sustainable consumer products

A more sustainable shoe can’t be built on a single material swap. From the hard plastics hidden inside a heel to the material covering a sneaker’s upper, footwear is a collection of components—and...

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The move marks the company's third expansion in the Houston area in three years. energycapitalhtx.com/pv-hard…
Houston solar manufacturer expands facility, production capacity

Houston solar manufacturer expands facility, production capacity

Solar tracking and manufacturing company PV Hardware USA is increasing its production capacity and expanding its Houston facility in an effort to meet growing demands.

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Gulf of Mexico marine life dramatically declined after BP spill, study says energycapitalhtx.com/2010-bp…
Gulf of Mexico marine life dramatically declined after BP spill, study says

Gulf of Mexico marine life dramatically declined after BP spill, study says

The number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion.

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This year's Houston Innovation Awards finalists range from a lower-emission steel producer to a diagnostics platform developer working to support batteries used in data centers. energycapitalhtx.com/houston…
These 5 trailblazing Houston startups are leading the energy transition

These 5 trailblazing Houston startups are leading the energy transition

Houston is home to a growing number of startups reshaping what it means to be called the "Energy Capital of the World."

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Texas improved by one spot on WalletHub's Most & Least Energy-Efficient States report for 2026. energycapitalhtx.com/walleth…
Texas ranks below average on most energy-efficient states report

Texas ranks below average on most energy-efficient states report

Despite being home to a booming energy sector, Texas ranks below average on a new list of the country’s most and least energy-efficient states.

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Utility Global's H2Gen named one of the best inventions of 2026 energycapitalhtx.com/utility…
Utility Global's H2Gen named one of the best inventions of 2026

Utility Global's H2Gen named one of the best inventions of 2026

Utility Global recently made Time magazine’s list of the 300 best inventions of 2026.

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The world is trending toward producing 82 million metric tons of flame-retardant plastic waste by 2030. energycapitalhtx.com/rice-ew…
Houston researchers develop heating method to recover critical minerals from e-waste

Houston researchers develop heating method to recover critical minerals from e-waste

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new technique to efficiently recycle electronic waste and harvest critical minerals using rapid heating.

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Tesla unveils new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air energycapitalhtx.com/tesla-r…
Tesla unveils new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air

Tesla unveils new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air

“Turns out the future does have flying cars,” Elon Musk wrote.

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New Climate Ventures invests in early-stage startups building next-gen technologies in the energy, materials and fuels sectors. energycapitalhtx.com/texe-ne…
TEX-E names New Climate Ventures as latest expert in residence

TEX-E names New Climate Ventures as latest expert in residence

Texas Exchange for Energy & Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) has named its latest expert in residence.

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Two Houston startups have landed on the 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch list. energycapitalhtx.com/2026-cl…
Rice University spinouts named among 50 top cleantech companies to watch

Rice University spinouts named among 50 top cleantech companies to watch

Two Rice University spinouts, Coflux Purification and DexMat, appear on a new list of the world’s 50 cleantech companies to watch.

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Stardust Power, Power Electronics expand to Houston and more top energy news energycapitalhtx.com/stardus…
Stardust Power, Power Electronics expand to Houston and more top energy news

Stardust Power, Power Electronics expand to Houston and more top energy news

October brings big updates for the energy transition sector, with two companies expanding to Houston.

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TotalEnergies will bring three new utility-scale solar assets online in 2027. energycapitalhtx.com/totalen…
TotalEnergies expands solar joint venture with $1.2B portfolio in Texas, Ohio

TotalEnergies expands solar joint venture with $1.2B portfolio in Texas, Ohio

TotalEnergies, a French company whose U.S. headquarters is in Houston, announced this month that it is expanding its renewable energy joint venture with New York-based investment firm KKR by adding...

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The carbon capture technology is small enough to fit inside a standard 40-foot shipping crate. energycapitalhtx.com/uh-ship…
Houston researchers develop compact carbon capture tech for data centers

Houston researchers develop compact carbon capture tech for data centers

Two scientists from the University of Houston have been experimenting with new carbon capture systems that fit inside a standard shipping container, which have the potential to make eliminating...

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Hertha Metals has broken ground on its new iron and steel “innovation complex." energycapitalhtx.com/hertha-…
Hertha Metals breaks ground on $100M iron factory in Conroe

Hertha Metals breaks ground on $100M iron factory in Conroe

Shortly after announcing a $133.65 Series A funding round, Conroe-based Hertha Metals broke ground Oct. 8 on a $100 million factory that will produce steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron.

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The company plans to grow its Houston workforce to 100 employees by the end of 2028 energycapitalhtx.com/bluespa…
Canadian-founded energy tech company moves global HQ to Energy Corridor

Canadian-founded energy tech company moves global HQ to Energy Corridor

Pulsed-power technology company BlueSpark Energy will open its new global headquarters in Houston’s Energy Corridor to house its engineering, research and development, manufacturing, commercial and...

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