2023 Annual Report
The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation’s annual report is a snapshot and archive of 2023, highlighting the foundation's grantmaking programs, its grantees, and significant stories and activities that contributed to its mission.
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Permian Energy Development Lab
Building on the Permian Basin's status at the center of the global energy economy, the Permian Energy Development Laboratory (PEDL) is a two-state consortium focused on conducting advanced energy research and deployment, educating the next generation of energy professionals, and supporting energy-intensive communities. CGMF launched and continues to incubate PEDL.
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The Credible Case for Geothermal
Texas is uniquely positioned to lead the world in the growth of geothermal energy and its importance in transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy. A landmark study, co-funded and supported by CGMF, represents a multi-year, multi-disciplinary, cross-collaborative effort by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin, SMU, Rice University, Texas A&M University, the University of Houston, University Lands, and the International Energy Agency.
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Clean, Reliable Water for All
It's time to redesign water systems in the U.S. to meet the needs of all people and communities—not just the privileged.
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Galveston's Paramedicine Model
The community of Galveston introduces an innovative health-first model to navigate behavioral 911 emergencies. The initiative is part of a collaboration supported by CGMF to change mental health emergency response and bring transformation to scale across Texas.
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell at 101
Cynthia Woods Mitchell was a visionary and the driving force and influence that motivates CGMF's deeply felt commitments to social justice, educational equality, the arts, environmental protection, and historic preservation. CGMF celebrates the 101st anniversary of her birth, presenting an opportunity to reflect on her contributions to the Mitchell family, CGMF, and the greater community.
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The energy-poverty nexus in Texas
CGMF is addressing the complicated issue of affordable and equitable energy. Although Texas enjoys extraordinary wealth, one-third of Texans have low incomes and live in energy poverty, with high heat and electricity prices threatening their health and pocketbooks.
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Getting Texas to Net-Zero by 2050
The world is decarbonizing. And we're confident that Texas is uniquely positioned to lead the world in the transition to a carbon-neutral energy economy. CGMF funded and supported a first-of-its-kind report by the University of Texas and others that shows Texas could eliminate its carbon pollution in fewer than 30 years, and decarbonizing would actually strengthen the state’s economy.
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Statement on Racial Equity
Systemic racism is insidious. Redesigning and rewiring our structures and systems will require persistent effort and an unwavering commitment to racial equity. The time for real, viable change is now.
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Permian Energy Development Lab
Building on the Permian Basin's status at the center of the global energy economy, the Permian Energy Development Laboratory (PEDL) is a two-state consortium focused on conducting advanced energy research and deployment, educating the next generation of energy professionals, and supporting energy-intensive communities. CGMF launched and continues to incubate PEDL.
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