Houston's energy industry continues to drive forward with key developments in sustainability and decarbonization, despite receiving a low ranking for environmental efforts. FlixBus and Greyhound have launched a pilot program to install solar panels on buses traveling between Houston and Dallas, marking a step towards greener transportation. Ara Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, secured $725 million to establish a new energy decarbonization unit focused on reducing emissions at traditional energy plants.

Meanwhile, Houston's sustainability ranking remains dismal, placing 98th out of 100 of the largest U.S. cities according to WalletHub’s Greenest Cities report. Despite this, the city’s decarbonization efforts continue, with Utility Global raising $53 million for its low-carbon technology.

Lastly, Houston mourns the loss of energy innovator Scott Gale, executive director of Halliburton Labs, who passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of collaboration and leadership in the clean energy sector.