The Future of Energy Starts Here

The KBH Energy Center at The University of Texas at Austin 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.

The Center offers students a comprehensive view of energy and enriches 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 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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KBH Energy Happy Hour

KBH Energy Happy Hour

  • November 17, 2026

  • Industry Event, Invitation Only, KBH Council Event

​Join the KBH Energy Center for our Energy Happy Hour, a casual networking happy hour bringing together UT Austin alumni and professionals from across the energy industry.

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Midland Trek
Midland Trek
November 9-12, 2026
Student Event
🚨 Applications are NOW OPEN for our Midland Trek! 🤘   📅 November 9-12, 2026 📍 Midland, TX   Go beyond the classroom and experience…
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John Goodenough Materials Innovation Symposium
John Goodenough Materials Innovation Symposium
November 12-13, 2026
Industry Event, Student Event
In honor of John Goodenough, battery pioneer, professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This…
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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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KBH Energy Center’s Dr. Michael E. Webber Honored with 2026 McGraw Prize in Education

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KBH Energy Center’s Dr. Michael E. Webber Honored with 2026 McGraw Prize in Education

This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Webber’s outstanding contributions to education, particularly his dedication to advancing energy and water literacy and making complex topics accessible to audiences around the world.

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Turning Renewable Credits Into Project Financing

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Turning Renewable Credits Into Project Financing

In the latest episode of the Energy Capital Podcast, UT Austin’s Dr. Joshua D. Rhodes, PhD sits down with Cris Eugster, Co-Founder and CEO of Ever.green and former COO of CPS Energy, to explore how long-term REC contracts can unlock financing for renewable energy development.

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