UNT has partnered with the Texas Institute, a new nonprofit organization that aims to make the North Texas region a leader in sustainable technology research, creating new jobs and businesses and spurring growth. By seeking new and large-scale funding sources, the institute will bring together area academic institutions, businesses and industry to address complex issues in sustainable technology. The institute will build on the region’s energy, environment, water and telecommunications technology expertise, coordinating the capabilities and leveraging the resources of businesses, governments and universities.

Researchers will work to provide clean energy alternatives and reliable electricity to meet the demands of the state’s growing consumer base.

Among other academic partners are the University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Arlington, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University.