The Energy Institute, UT Austin

The Energy Institute, UT Austin A professional voice on all things energy at The University of Texas at Austin.

The Energy Institute fosters interdisciplinary interactions among colleges and schools across campus, while serving as a portal for external audiences interested in learning more about energy research carried out at The University of Texas at Austin. The Institute leverages the expertise of faculty to study critical energy policy questions, and is dedicated to broadening the educational experience

of students by creating a community of scholars around energy issues of importance to Texas, the nation and the world. The activities of the Energy Institute are organized around four pillars:
• Policy
• Education
• Research
• Commercialization

In consultation with its Advisory Board, which includes deans from seven colleges and schools on The University of Texas at Austin campus, as well as energy industry leaders, the Energy Institute has developed a strategic plan that embodies its mission and core areas of focus.

05/30/2026

Coming Soon: Between Two Cacti, the Podcast!

Next week, the UT Energy Institute’s signature conversation series will launch on your favorite podcast platforms, bringing candid discussions on the future of energy to wherever you listen.

Hosted by EI Director Brian Korgel, each episode features leaders from across the energy sector sharing insights on the ideas, decisions, and tradeoffs shaping today’s energy landscape, from grid resilience and emerging technologies to workforce transitions and rising demand.

Recorded live in Austin, where policy, innovation, and industry intersect, Between Two Cacti captures a pivotal moment for Texas energy as the state navigates multiple transitions at once.

These aren’t scripted interviews—they’re real conversations.

Because in Texas, the future of energy isn’t just being discussed, it’s being decided.

From grid modernization and nuclear innovation to the growing impact of data centers on electricity demand, UT Energy We...
05/30/2026

From grid modernization and nuclear innovation to the growing impact of data centers on electricity demand, UT Energy Week 2026 brought together leading experts to tackle some of the energy sector’s biggest challenges.

Watch the sessions now: https://www.youtube.com/

Final hours to give!It's the final day to support energy literacy and innovation at UT Austin during . Your contributio...
04/30/2026

Final hours to give!

It's the final day to support energy literacy and innovation at UT Austin during . Your contribution fuels programs that educate, inspire, and drive impact in energy and sustainability.

Every dollar makes a difference.
Make an impact today: https://www.givecampus.com/s/7wo632

Now is the time to support the Energy Institute's programs through UT's fundraising campaign "40 Hours for the Forty A...
04/29/2026

Now is the time to support the Energy Institute's programs through UT's fundraising campaign "40 Hours for the Forty Acres."

Donate today through April 30 and join us in uncovering real-world solutions at the University of Texas at Austin.

Give here: https://www.givecampus.com/s/7wo632

Join us on April 29-30 for 40 Hours for the Forty Acres! This 40 for Forty, you can fuel world-changing energy research ...
04/28/2026

Join us on April 29-30 for 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!

This 40 for Forty, you can fuel world-changing energy research and education at the University of Texas at Austin.

Your donation can help the Energy Institute advance energy research, expand energy literacy, and empower the next generation of leaders.

Donate here: https://www.givecampus.com/s/7wo632

Help us power a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future!

New Episode: Season 1 Finale, Austin – Full Circle In this episode of Phases and Stages: The Texas Energy Story, host An...
04/23/2026

New Episode: Season 1 Finale, Austin – Full Circle

In this episode of Phases and Stages: The Texas Energy Story, host Andy Uhler returns to Austin, not just to understand how people here think about the energy transition, but to explore how policymaking in Austin shapes energy outcomes across Texas.

As the state’s political and regulatory hub, Austin plays a central role in determining how the grid evolves, how new energy resources are integrated, and how competing priorities, from reliability to rapid load growth, are balanced. What happens here doesn’t stay here, it influences the entire Texas energy system.

From lawmakers and lobbyists to utilities, experts, and researchers, this episode brings together voices navigating the complex intersection of policy, infrastructure, and markets. Their perspectives highlight the real tensions behind Texas energy: between urban demand and rural impact, speed and certainty, and economics and politics.

Listen as we explore how decisions made in Austin shape the state’s energy portfolio and what that means for the future of Texas communities.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/texasenergystory

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