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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
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@MitchFound
Mitchell Foundation
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.@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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@MitchFound
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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Texas now second in U.S. for clean energy jobs with 4.1% annual growth, representing 3% of total state employment. The state is leveraging its traditional energy workforce and infrastructure to expand renewable and advanced energy capacity.
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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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@MitchFound
Mitchell Foundation
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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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@MitchFound
Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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Spain's power outages are being misused to attack Texas renewables. The truth? Texas has 180X more battery storage than Spain (11,000 MW vs 60 MW), which helped the state avoid blackouts in Sept. 2023. Don't let anyone fool you—renewables and advanced energy INCREASE reliability
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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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Mitchell Foundation
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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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