Welcome to CEN Houston

The Clean Economy Network Houston chapter (CEN Houston) welcomes business professionals and enthusiasts with any interest in clean technology and innovation. We will help you to connect with one another, develop, and promote the growth of the clean energy industry. CEN Houston provides opportunities for networking, education, and business creation.
 
The Houston chapter was formed in late-2007 as the Houston chapter of the Renewable Energy Business Network (REBN).  Later through the national merger between CEN and REBN the chapter became Clean Economy Network Houston.
 
This year the Houston Chapter was chosen to receive the Excellence in Programming Award  at the Clean Economy Summit held on January 24-25, 2011. Only four chapters were given this award out of all CEN chapters in the United States.
 
To get more details about our past events, please click on "GALLERY" and "PAST EVENTS SUMMARY," as well as the News tab on the left.
 
JOIN US TODAY!
 

Photos from The Evolution of Vehicles - Electric Vehicles and Houston Event in May

Here are just a few of the great photos by Mark Durante taken at CEN Houston's Electic Vehicles Event.
 
Check out our album on the CEN Facebook page for many more!
 

 

 

 

 

The America's Wetland Foundation invites you to attend the upcoming "Blue Ribbon Resilient Communities" leadership forum at the Rice Memorial Center on June 27-28, 2011

Click the flyer below for more information!

May 24 2011 Evolution Vehicles Electric Vehicles and Houston

For a PDF view of the flyer below with higher resolution, Click HERE.
If you click on the flyer below, you will be directed to the registration website. 

 

Upcoming CEN Houston: Join us 3/22 for a Networking Happy Hour: Solar and Social Media

 
Please Join Us for an exciting discussion on the future of solar energy and how to use social media to create dynamic and interactive micro-social networks.
Speakers:
• Rich Haut - Senior Research Scientist at the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). Rich Haut is a Senior Research Scientist at the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). After over 25 years in the energy business, Rich joined HARC in 2002 to be an environmental steward of the energy industry. Rich serves as the Principal Investigator for various projects associated with securing energy for the future, including various solar energy projects. Rich founded the Houston Solar Initiative where HARC is partnering with the City of Houston on a program funded by the US Department of Energy through their Solar America Cities program to develop a plan to accelerate the market transformation of incorporating solar energy into the infrastructure of Houston. He also led the effort to install solar systems on the George R. Brown Convention Center and two high schools within the Pasadena Independent School District. In addition, in 2002, Rich worked with others to found the local chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). He was a founding member of the USGBC – National Research Committee where he represented all non-profits across the U.S. He is currently on the board of the Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, where he chairs the Environmental Committee. Dr. Haut’s technical background includes a Masters degree and a Ph.D. in Engineering.
 
• Theresa Keel - Ata2ud Media. Theresa Keel has spent her career in sales and advertising.  She had the foresight to see the changing media landscape, forming Ata2ud Media to focus on social connections.  Ata2ud uses the emerging social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Wordpress to create dynamic and interactive micro-social networks.
 
 
March 22, 2011 (Tuesday)
@5:30pm
 
Américas Woodlands
21 Waterway Avenue
The Woodlands TX 77380
 
 
Please RSVP to houston@cleaneconomynetwork.org
for the event by March 18, 2011
 

CEN-Houston February 22, 2011 Green Building Panel Discussion

 
Please join us for a panel discussion on green building, presented by CEN-Houston.  Learn more about current industry trends, opportunities, and Houston’s green horizon from a panel of recognized experts! We will share variety of experiences, including building the first LEED Commercial Interior (CI) Gold office space in the City of Houston by Gensler. Gensler is one of the largest design and architecture firms in the United States.
 
The discussion will include the following panelists:
Laura Spanjian – City of Houston Sustainability Director.
Federico Marques – Co-Owner of Ruggles Green.
Barbara Denson – Director of Origination for Global Markets, Green Grid Roof System at Weston Solutions, Inc.
Rives Taylor – Principle Director of Sustainable Design, Gensler.
 
Location: Gensler | 711 Louisiana Street, Suite 400, Houston Texas 77002
Time: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 6:00 PM
 
*One hour panel discussion*
*Networking session*
*No charge to attend*
*Finger foods and drinks will be provided*
 
PLEASE RSVP for the event by February 18, 2011 at Houston@CleanEconomyNetwork.org

Renewable Energy Careers Today: A Panel Discussion April 5th at University of Houston

Upcoming Event: CEN-Houston Presents Renewable Energy Careers Today: A Panel Discussion, April 5, 2010

Please join us for a panel discussion on the career and human-capital aspects of clean economy/renewable energy business, presented by CEN-Houston and C.T. Bauer College of Business/Global Energy Management Institute of University of Houston. Learn more about current industry hiring trends, key talent gaps and other relevant people-related opportunities from a panel of recognized experts!!!

The discussion will include the following panelists:
• Mr. Michael Miller, Managing Director, Perseus LLC (Private Equity)
• Dr. Victor Flatt, Director, Center for Law, Environment, Adaptation, Resources,  University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Law
• Mr. Kevin DeNicola, CFO, Kior, Inc. (Biofuel)
Moderated by:  Mr. Mark Livingston, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

Sponsor: Porter & Hedges LLP (http://www.porterhedges.com)

Location: University of Houston – Rockwell Pavilion, (M.D. Anderson Library)
Time: Monday, April 5th, 2010 @ 5:30 PM

*One hour panel discussion at 6:00PM*
*30 minute networking sessions at 5:30PM and 7:00PM*
*Hors d’oeuvres will be provided*
*No charge to attend*
*Bring your business cards for door prizes*

PLEASE RSVP for the event by March 31st, 2009 at Houston@rebn.org
 
 

CEN-Houston Presents Paul Dickerson on Cleantech Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Partnered with World Affairs Council)

Please join us as Paul guides us through the developing landscape of Cleantech industry technologies and the business behind them in our upcoming event on March 18, 2010 (Thursday). As you join us in learning about the latest in industry news from one of the Cleantech's insiders, meet with other Houston clean energy professionals and enthusiasts from CEN as well as World Affairs Council! Feel free to forward the invite to your colleagues and friends who might be interested.
When: 6pm, Mar. 18th, 2010 (Thursday)
Where: Haynes & Boone, LP
            One Houston Center
            1221 McKinney Street, Suite 2100, Houston, TX
            713.522.7811
What: Paul Dickerson on Cleantech Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Cost: $10
*Price includes appetizers and one drink*
RSVP: Houston@rebn.org by Mar. 16
 
Thank you and look forward to meeting with you at the event!

REBN/CEN Houston Solar and Networking Event on Nov. 3 (Tuesday)

Please join us in our upcoming event on solar energy on November 3, 2009 (Tuesday). Come out to meet with the Houston clean energy professionals and enthusiasts! Feel free to forward the invite to your colleagues and friends who might be interested.
When: 6pm, Nov. 3, 2009 (Tuesday)
Where: Private room at McCormick and Schmick's Uptown Park
            1151-1 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
            713.840.7900
What: Panel discussion on solar in Houston followed by networking (confirmed speakers include Prof. Shay Curran from UH, Mr. Burt Chao from Simmons & Co., and Mr. Michael Hansen from Ignite Solar).
rsvp: Houston@rebn.org by Nov. 1
hors d’oeuvres will be provided
no charge to attend
bring your business cards for door prizes
Thank you and look forward to meeting with you at the event!

Are You Ready?

Economic Recovery
Environmental Recovery

Renewable energy is at the forefront of both of these issues. Issues the presidential administration has made a priority.

Houston is poised to be the nation's leader in renewable energy. We are already the hydrocarbon based energy leader. We have the ability, and the responsibility, to lead the transition from carbon positive energy to carbon neutral Energy. Much of the infrastructure is already in place. We are a technology leader. We have a higher concentration of energy knowledge than any other city. So what are we missing?

You!

We are missing you: The entrepreneurial minded individual, the energy professional, the ancillary services professional, the business professional, the professor, the researcher, the engaged student. We need you to join us in leading the nation in the transition from traditional thought, to renewable energy!

We look forward to seeing you in future events and continuing to work with you as the leaders in the Renewable Energy Revolution.