A CGMF-funded report by University of Texas researchers says Texas can lead in energy abundance through strategic investment and diversification. The study shows Texas can meet its projected 80% electricity demand increase by 2035 by doubling natural gas capacity, quadrupling wind, tripling solar—while developing clean firm power sources like carbon capture, nuclear, and geothermal.
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The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation’s annual report is a snapshot and archive of 2024, highlighting CGMF's grantmaking programs and the significant issues, actions, and stories of its grantees and thought partners who contributed to its mission.
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CGMF celebrates the 106th anniversary of George Mitchell’s birth May 21, reflecting on the enduring values of a Texas icon. His duality underpins the complex legacy of an individual whose innovations revolutionized America’s energy sector while firmly committing to responsible, sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of advanced energy technologies.
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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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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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