Texas is at a crossroads. The Texas Carbon Management Roadmap, developed by the Great Plains Institute with CGMF support, charts how the state that revolutionized American energy can seize the next opportunity. With unrivaled geology, the nation's largest CO2 pipeline network, and a workforce ready to scale, Texas could capture an industry worth $150 billion by 2050.
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The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation’s annual report is a snapshot and archive of 2025, highlighting CGMF's grantmaking programs and the significant issues, actions, and stories of its grantees and thought partners who contributed to our mission.
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It's time to redesign water systems in the U.S. to meet the needs of all people and communities.
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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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HARC President and CEO John Hall argues Texas has a critical opportunity to lead the emerging carbon management industry, which could generate up to $150 billion in investment by 2050. With the nation's largest geological carbon storage capacity, Texas is uniquely positioned to capture this growing market but must immediately develop comprehensive regulatory frameworks.
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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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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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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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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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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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CGMF understands Texas has a tremendous opportunity to benefit from a clean energy economy and is committed to promoting energy efficiency and minimizing the air and water impacts from energy production.
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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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