The Partnership's Energy Committee

Energy and Sustainability Committee

Dedicated to strengthening Houston’s position as the Energy Capital of the World, the Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee engages industry and policy leadership at the local, state and federal levels to ensure development and implementation of sound energy policy that promotes economic growth and job creation. With concerns surrounding obstacles to infrastructure development and international trade, the committee has worked to highlight and support positions and legislation that would benefit the energy economy.

Priorities

The Partnership's Priorities for the Energy and Sustainability Committee

Advocating for trade policies, legislation and a regulatory framework that benefits the Houston energy economy.
Supporting policies that foster the development of infrastructure and technologies in the region, including Carbon Capture, Use and Storage, that will strengthen Houston’s position as the Energy Capital of the World in a low-carbon environment.
Planning for economic growth by supporting the development of energy infrastructure needed to move energy, freight and people across the state.

Committee Highlights

Partnership Launches Regional Energy Transition Strategy

The Partnership developed the comprehensive plan to guide the Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), in conjunction with the Center for Houston’s Future and McKinsey with input from more than 60 leaders of industry, investment, government, and academia.

Supporting framework for energy infrastructure development

During the 87th Legislative Session, one of the Partnership's executive priorities was to advocate for a series of measures during the legislative session aimed at energy competitiveness