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Access the latest research and opinions from experts on the challenges facing the energy industry today: from how it affects your energy bills to steps we must take to secure the nation’s energy future.

Energy Affordability in the United States

Think fuel prices are driving up your electric bill? Think again. UH Energy’s latest insights reveal that the cost of physical infrastructure; pipes, wires, poles, and storm-hardening, now makes up to 80% of residential bills, pushing nearly 1 in 3 Texas households into a high energy burden. Explore the systemic challenges and potential paths forward.

2025 North American Midstream Infrastructure Report

As recent developments drive up energy needs in North America, what will it take to keep pace with rising demand? The INGAA Foundation’s North American Midstream Infrastructure Report, developed by a UH Energy-led research team, forecasts the need for over $1.2 trillion in investments and up to 24 million jobs by 2052 to expand US and Canada's midstream infrastructure. 

Extended Producer Responsibility Policies for Plastic Packaging

This study updates our 2025 analysis of the gaps, challenges, and opportunities within the United States’ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for plastics packaging. The policies are evolving rapidly across states. As of summer 2026, many states are now in the policy design and implementation stages. Click below to see a detailed view of the laws and bills, timelines including implementation dates, upcoming milestones, and data reporting requirements across U.S. states.