Mitchell Foundation
@MitchFound
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Seeking high-impact, sustainable solutions at the nexus of environmental protection, social equity, and economic vibrancy.
Austin, Texas
Joined October 2012
⚡ Just 2 days away! Catch TXGEA Chairman Barry Smitherman at the #TexasEnergySummit 🗓 Thursday, Nov 6 | 1:30 PM | Texas Capitol Panel: Texas Energy Frontiers — Geothermal, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Nuclear With @ExxonMobil, @UTAustin & @cleanairtaskforce. Register now 👉
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Thank you to @MitchFound's grantees and partners who led a coordinated education effort across Texas! Voters approved the largest water infrastructure investment in state history. Prop 4 dedicates $20 billion over 20 years to secure water supply, fix aging infrastructure, and
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State estimates indicate that over 750,000 Texas jobs depend on reliable water infrastructure. Prop 4 on the Nov 4 ballot would invest $1B annually from existing state revenues into water systems. @MitchFound encourages you to get informed about this constitutional amendment on
FACT: Texas' aging water systems lose about 186 billion gallons yearly. That's water that never reaches homes or businesses. Prop 4 on the Nov 4 ballot addresses this infrastructure challenge. No new taxes—funded through existing revenues. Learn more: https://t.co/wxCqKKw8zU
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.@Google has signed the first corporate agreement to buy electricity from a U.S. power plant using carbon capture and storage. The 400-MW natural gas facility in Illinois will power Google's Midwest data centers, with operations expected in the early 2030s.
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Google has entered into the first corporate agreement to buy electricity from a U.S. power plant using carbon capture and storage in a deal to help fuel its data centers in the country's Midwest...
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State estimates show 750,000+ Texas jobs depend on reliable water infrastructure. Prop 4 on the Nov 4 ballot would invest $1B annually from existing state revenues into water systems. @MitchFound encourages you to get informed about this constitutional amendment:
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Learn how Proposition 4 would help the state invest in repairing aging infrastructure, conserving natural resources, and ensuring safe, reliable water for Texas communities.
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Texas loses 186 billion gallons yearly through aging water infrastructure—and could lose 750,000+ jobs by 2030 without action. Prop 4 on the Nov 4 ballot dedicates $1B annually to address this. No new taxes. Learn more: https://t.co/wxCqKKvAKm
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Today is #ImagineADayWithoutWater. Two million Americans still lack adequate water & sanitation—but @MitchFound and myriad others are taking action, including advocating for infrastructure investments and resilient water systems for Texas, and connecting stakeholders to create
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FACT: Texas' aging water systems lose about 186 billion gallons yearly. That's water that never reaches homes or businesses. Prop 4 on the Nov 4 ballot addresses this infrastructure challenge. No new taxes—funded through existing revenues. Learn more: https://t.co/wxCqKKw8zU
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According to @douglewinenergy, Texas now leads the U.S. in utility-scale battery storage, surpassing California. Combined with #1 rankings in wind AND utility-scale solar capacity, Texas proves that competitive markets and smart policy drive the advanced energy expansion. The
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While DC debates, Texas builds. New EIA data: The Lone Star State added 3.2 GW solar in H1 2025, with 9.7 GW more by year-end. Result? Lower wholesale prices during peak demand. Renewables aren't the problem - they're the solution to America's electricity crunch.
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Since 2022, $191 billion has been invested in 859 Texas energy and manufacturing projects. That's powerful! Download the State of U.S. Energy factsheet to learn how businesses are driving energy growth and innovation in Texas:
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Find out how states are driving the American energy expansion in new factsheets.
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Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation is proud to support #CleanEnergyWeek! We join our fellow energy leaders across the U.S. in the advancement of all-of-the-above energy policies! #NCEW25 @NCEWConf
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 10TH NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK! SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026 MISSED NCEW 2025? Find all of our panels, policymaker remarks and more on our
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Investing in hope: @MitchFound's $1.1M grant to @UHouston advances critical research for children with Usher Syndrome, a rare disorder causing childhood deafness & blindness. Drs. Naash & Al-Ubaidi are pioneering gene therapy solutions that will transform young lives. đź’™
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