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HOUSTON’ S COMMITMENT TO 100 % RENEWABLE POWER
Of the 11 US host cities in the 2026 World Cup, Houston has made one of the boldest energy pledges.
The local host committee has committed to supplying all main official tournament sites with 100 % renewable electricity during the competition, alongside a programme of energy efficiency measures designed to reduce overall consumption at venues and operations hubs.
Houston’ s position is notable given the city’ s identity as the energy capital of the US, home to the headquarters of many of the world’ s largest oil and gas companies.
As such, the commitment to clean power for the tournament speaks to a growing awareness within the city that its energy future is evolving.
NRG Stadium, which will host matches during the tournament, is among the venues covered by the renewable electricity pledge.
The approach mirrors a wider trend in major US sports. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the NFL’ s Las Vegas Raiders, transitioned to 100 % carbon-free electricity ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. This year, it looks as though many cities are looking to hit that same milestone.