
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
.@MitchFound's thought partner, @douglewinenergy, writes that the Texas grid is getting more reliable, not less 📈 ERCOT CEO: Risk of emergency events dropped from 10% to under 1% ✅ No Energy Emergency Alerts in 2024 ✅ 92% of grid growth from wind, solar & storage ✅ 35 GW
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RT @txgeothermal: Geothermal is gaining serious ground—and Texas is leading the charge. This @CanaryMediaInc piece highlights how enhanced….
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The new law preserves tax credits for geothermal, an industry that’s poised to grow with next-gen tech. But anti-China rules and tariffs still pose risks.
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How do you influence change if you don't have a strong philanthropy and nonprofit sector? @MitchFound president @KatherineLorenz speaks with @HoustonChron's @cltomlinson about the challenges facing foundations in today's ever-changing policy landscape. 🧵
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.@ERCOT_ISO reports the lowest blackout risk in years thanks to solar + battery storage keeping the lights on during 100-degree days. Attacking the renewables and advanced energy sources that power Texas = attacking grid reliability. #txlege #txenergy
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RT @ShanuMathew93: First bullet of the Lazard LCOE 2025: "On an unsubsidized $/MWh basis, renewable energy remains the most cost-competitiv….
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Time's running out! @USWaterAlliance's One Water Summit registration closes Friday, June 13. Join hundreds of water leaders July 8-11 in Pittsburgh for conversations that will shape our water future. Don't miss your seat at the table. Register now.
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"Every scientific breakthrough brings us closer to meaningful treatments." Building on a $1.6M NIH award, @MitchFound's $1.1M gift helps Drs. Naash & Al-Ubaidi @UHouston tackle #UshersSyndrom, the most common genetic cause of childhood deafness & blindness.
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.@MitchFound is proud to announce CGMF's president @katherinelorenz has been named to the inaugural #TIME100Philanthropy list, recognizing her leadership in #philanthropy—a testament to her vision for strategic, impactful giving. #TIME
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.@MitchFound's @MariluHastings, "We're going to need a lot more energy than we're currently producing. We're not in a position to pick winners and losers in the energy industry. We need it all," on how the Permian Basin is evolving in the energy expansion. Listen to the podcast:
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RT @MitchFound: Thank you, @cnsrvtxns4nrg, for this powerful, pragmatic story about real people in real communities, and the real impact of….
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RT @MitchFound: Texas energy's past, present & future through the eyes of the Davis family. Watch the trailer for "Renewing Texas," a new d….
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Renewing Texas follows the journey of two seventh generation ranching Texan brothers as they navigate the tense energy landscape between fossil fuels and re...
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"The boom is as hard on the people as the bust." At @UTAustin Energy Week, @MitchFound EVP, PEDL founder, and Midland native @mariluhastings discussed how the Permian Basin can move from wealth extraction to community investment, with integrated energy systems creating local jobs
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RT @MitchFound: NEW REPORT by @MichaelEWebber and @joshdr83: Texas can achieve #EnergyAbundance through doubling natural gas, quadrupling w….
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RT @MitchFound: ERCOT projections show Texas' electricity demand skyrocketing over the next 5 years. Renewable and advanced energy are thre….
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RT @MitchFound: Texas is grappling with 8,300+ abandoned oil + gas wells that threaten aquifers & create environmental hazards. The good ne….
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