Air quality affects everything, from our health to our local economy. HARC's air quality program quantifies local and regional air quality challenges and helps local, state and national leaders identify solutions to mitigate them.
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HARC provides research, planning services, tools, and technical assistance on the implementation of energy technologies to generate economic development and mitigate environmental risks. We advise policymakers, community stakeholders, and industry leaders in areas such as resilience, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and sustainable facilities planning.
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One of today’s greatest challenges comes down to three critical words: enough clean water.
HARC implements scalable water solutions, including nature-based infrastructure, data-driven insights for addressing water challenges, and comprehensive watershed management to advance sustainability in water resources.
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HARC helps governments and corporations understand and mitigate their risks and implement adaptation strategies. All of our work is rooted in robust analyses and applied research.
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When it comes to data, sometimes seeing is believing. HARC uses a variety of geospatial and analytical tools to help our partners better understand air, water, and energy data.
Through our geospatial platform, we create private and public applications using maps, charts, and other visualization methods that bring data to life.
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The Houston Advanced Research Center’s Living Lab Headquarters is certified LEED Platinum, certified LEED Net Zero Energy, and maintains an ENERGY STAR rating of 99/100. It is the first commercial building in Texas to be certified as a Net-Zero energy building.
Learn more about our buildingWe support policies and technologies that promote sustainability based on scientific principles. Our work starts with evidence-based research and leads to tThe Houston Advanced Research Centerhe implementation of sustainable programs.
Learn more about our impactWith your help, we can continue to leverage our research to develop and implement impactful solutions and inform sustainability policy. Your support fuels the research, innovation, and thought leaders behind HARC’s bold vision of improving people’s lives for generations to come.
Join us as we strive to make a positive impact on people and our planet.
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