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HARC is delighted to announce that Dr. Margaret Cook, Deputy Director of Climate Equity and Resilience, has been recognized with the 2024 Power Player Award for Outstanding Energy Policy Advisor.
Presented by PowerHouse Texas, the award was part of their inaugural PowerPlayer Awards Celebration, held on October 18, 2024. This event celebrated trailblazers driving transformative change in Texas’ energy economy and advancing the clean energy transition. Leaders from political offices, community organizations, nonprofits, and industry sectors gathered to honor achievements and foster collaboration on key energy issues critical to Texans.
Dr. Cook was among eight distinguished honorees recognized for making a lasting impact in Texas. Her work at HARC, including leading initiatives like the Climate Equity and Community Resilience Initiative (CECR) and the Texas Solar for All Coalition to lower energy burdens through equitable solar access, exemplifies her dedication to equitable, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions.
With a career spanning critical research, policy development, and community engagement, Dr. Cook is committed to advancing the nexus of water, energy, and climate science. Her academic and professional contributions continue to empower communities and make science accessible.
This award not only acknowledges Dr. Cook’s outstanding contributions to energy policy but also highlights her role in driving a cleaner, more equitable energy future for Texas.
At HARC, we’re committed to advancing clean, equitable, and sustainable energy solutions for Texas and beyond. From groundbreaking research to community-focused initiatives, our team is working to shape a resilient energy future.
