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The Baker Hughes Foundation is awarding a $100,000 grant to the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (ETI) for the advancement of environmental justice research and workforce development initiatives, according to a press release. The ETI strives to achieve accessible, affordable and environmentally responsible energy solutions for all while emphasizing fairness and equity.
"We look forward to working with the Baker Hughes Foundation to address grand challenges in energy and chemicals and create a sustainable and equitable future for all," said Ramanan Krishnamoorti, vice president of energy and innovation at UH.
The funding provided by the grant will facilitate the university in tackling the ramifications of energy transition solutions in regions and communities disproportionately affected by energy and environmental consequences. The support will enable ETI to formulate an analytical framework to assess the environmental implications of energy generation and utilization, with a specific emphasis on comprehending emissions and their impact on both the environment and human health, according to the release.
“The University of Houston aims to transform lives and communities through education, research, innovation and service in a real-world setting. I am confident that working together, we will make a greater impact,” Krishnamoorti said.
The grant will allow for the university's Energy Scholars Program to grow, affording undergraduate students the chance to engage in research endeavors centered around carbon management, hydrogen technologies and circular plastics, according to the release.
“Thanks to the generous support of the Baker Hughes Foundation, the UH Energy Transition Institute will be able to expand its cutting-edge work on the social and community impacts of energy projects and new clean technologies, and address critical workforce development needs,” said Joe Powell, founding executive director of the UH Energy Transition Institute, according to the press release.
“We are proud to support the University of Houston in its environmental justice research and workforce development programs. At Baker Hughes, we strive to take energy forward and are committed to a fair and just energy transition,” said Chief Sustainability Officer Allyson Book.