Division of Energy and Innovation

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UH's Energy and Innovation Division shapes a sustainable future, elevating its status as Houston's premier public research university.

GROWING THE U.S. ELECTRICITY SYSTEM: Opportunities and Challenges

How can the U.S. meet surging electricity demand expected in the next few years? The answer lies in grid expansion, new technologies, improved system utilization and investments in reliability and resilience.

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Latest Energy News

August 20, 2026

University of Houston Report Predicts U.S. Electricity Demand Could Rise 32% by 2030

U.S. electricity demand could increase by as much as 32% by 2030, driven in part by artificial intelligence, data centers and the electrification of transportation and industry, according to a new University of Houston report examining what it will take to expand and modernize the nation’s electricity system.

August 18, 2026

The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility

The University of Houston has undeniably captured the world’s attention, soaring 15 spots to No. 52 in the 2026-27 Global University Visibility (GUV) Rankings. Evaluated against more than 1,200 universities across 193 UN-recognized countries, this ascent reflects a simple fact: people are hearing about the University of Houston, seeing its impact and intentionally seeking out more information about its groundbreaking work.

July 31, 2026

CEE’s Hoskere Earns CAREER Award to Advance AI Co-Engineering for Resilient Civil Infrastructure

Vedhus Hoskere, the Kaspar J. Willam Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, has received a five-year, nearly half-million-dollar Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop new ways for engineers and artificial intelligence to collaborate in the design and assessment of resilient civil infrastructure systems.

Latest Innovation News

August 21, 2026

UH and Plug and Play Bootcamp Helps Emerging Entrepreneurs Take Ideas Forward

August 5, 2026

New University of Houston Institute to Transform Healthcare Through Technology

July 9, 2026

From Classroom to Startup: Innovation Bootcamp Marks Next Milestone in UH–Plug and Play Partnership

Excellence in Technology

Technology Bridge is Houston’s premier innovation park for technology commercialization, industrial partnerships and startup development. Through unmatched access to some of the world’s brightest minds as well as the hundreds of ideas and discoveries made here, UH is firmly at the heart of Houston’s innovation ecosystem.

The innovation hub features large, open collaboration spaces
 

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Start Me Up

Innovation and New Business Incubation at the University of Houston's Technology Bridge is on a Roll

HOUSTON’S INNOVATION EPICENTER

In a move central to the University of Houston’s ethos, strategic priorities and vision as a top 50 public research institution UH will launch an Innovation Hub in the center of campus, becoming the city’s epicenter for a thriving innovation ecosystem.

The University of Houston will construct a new hub for innovation on its main campus. The building is planned to be adjacent to the M.D. Anderson Library.

Ramanan Krishnamoorti
Vice President of Energy and Innovation

A More Sustainable Future

As the innovation engine of the economic dynamo of the southern US, the University of Houston recognizes that society is on the cusp of a more sustainable future. Through the cutting-edge training, education, research, entrepreneurship and innovation that takes place here, the Division of Energy and Innovation ensures UH’s place as the leading public research university in Houston.

Featured Events

Aug 28 2:00 pm
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Chevron Innovation Competition- Final Round

Hosted by the University of Houston – The Energy University The University of Houston is proud...

Aug 28 2:00 pm
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Chevron Innovation Competition- Final Round

Hosted by the University of Houston – The Energy University The University of Houston is proud...

Sep 23 11:00 am
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UH Energy Career Fair

The UH Energy Career Fair is a collaboration between UH Energy, the UH student...

Feb 26 8:00 am
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Workforce of the Future: Robotics in Energy

Workforce of the Future: Robotics in Energy connects students, educators, and industry professionals...