Who organizes HECW?
Houston Energy & Climate Week is organized by Allies in Energy, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in partnership with the City of Houston and Harris County.
The week is governed by a volunteer Steering Team made up of energy and climate professionals from across Houston's business, nonprofit, academic, and government sectors. The Steering Team sets the vision, approves programming guidelines, and leads execution of the formal program.
Key organizational partners
- Allies in Energy — Anchor host and fiscal sponsor
- City of Houston — Official city partner and co-organizer
- Harris County — Official county partner and co-organizer
HECW is also a member of the Climate Week Network, the global body that coordinates climate weeks around the world.
How is HECW funded?
HECW is funded through a combination of sponsorships, underwriting from anchor partners, and optional donations from event hosts. All funds are managed by Allies in Energy as the fiscal sponsor.