The Future of Energy Starts Here

The KBH Energy Center connects academia and industry, fueling collaboration and advancing energy solutions.

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At the intersection of business, law, engineering, and geoscience, the KBH Energy Center delivers a unique, interdisciplinary perspective on the evolving energy landscape.

This collaboration among UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, School of Law, Cockrell School of Engineering, and Jackson School of Geosciences, allows the Center to offer students a comprehensive view of energy and enrich the energy dialogue on campus and beyond.

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We connect industry leaders, energy experts, students, and faculty to create opportunities for engagement, conversation, and education.

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For Students

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For Industry Professionals

For Industry Professionals

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Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

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Upcoming Events

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2026 Energy Symposium

2026 Energy Symposium

  • September 11, 2026

  • Industry Event, KBH Council Event

Bringing together energy leaders, experts, and academia to drive the future of energy.

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Clean Energy Beers – October 2026
Clean Energy Beers – October 2026
October 5, 2026
Community Event, Industry Event, Open to All
Organized by CleanTX and UT Austin, Clean Energy Beers is an informal gathering for professionals, students, faculty, inventors, investors, employers and prospective employees who care…
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Energy Office Hours #2 with Adam Harsch, Vice President of Finance, Hatch Resources
Energy Office Hours #2 with Adam Harsch, Vice President of Finance, Hatch Resources
October 7, 2026
Student Event
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM With Adam Harsch, Vice President of Finance, Hatch Resources Book a time slot: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/KBHEnergyOfficehours@scheduling.austin.utexas.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled 
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Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin

Together with our colleagues across the Forty Acres, we will break down boundaries between law, policy, business and engineering to shape the future of energy — from oil and gas, to wind and solar, to energy storage and nuclear power.

Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin

Shane Young, Executive Vice President & CFO, Coterra Energy

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center continues to be the pre-eminent energy center, providing a forum to discuss and explore the critical issues facing energy markets today and in the future.

Shane Young, Executive Vice President & CFO, Coterra Energy

William Citizen, Energy Studies Minor and Student Advisory Council

The KBH Energy Studies Minor covers everything you need to know about energy, from different forms, applications in the real-world, and its overall importance. The Student Advisory Council connects you with like-minded students who are passionate about energy and hosts learning and networking events, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and reasoning.

William Citizen, Energy Studies Minor and Student Advisory Council

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Fueling the Future – Student Impact of the KBH Energy Center

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KBH Graduate Fellow Presents Wind Energy Research at International Conferences

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KBH Graduate Fellow Presents Wind Energy Research at International Conferences

Written by Benjamin Zastrow, PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering and Kay Bailey Hutchison Computational Energy Fellow

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Our Energy History and Future Rely on Innovators

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Our Energy History and Future Rely on Innovators

GTI Energy recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Michael Webber for a guest lecture on the role of innovation in the transitions of energy systems over the course of modern human history. This post is inspired by the conversations that took place.

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