ENERGY LITERACY EMPOWERS THE WORLD
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Energy literacy is an understanding of how energy works, the role it plays in daily life, and its impacts on the environment, the economy, and society. An understanding of these interconnected components empowers people to make informed decisions about energy use and policies, and helps to foster collaboration and innovation to solve energy challenges. The UT Energy Institute advances energy literacy through a variety of programs and initiatives, made possible in part by your support.
- Contact Brian Korgel
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Director
Email: korgel@che.utexas.edu
Programs and Initiatives
Accessible & Engaging Content
The Energy Institute develops and distributes content, from research papers to podcasts, that advances public understanding of energy systems. The UT Energy Symposium is a weekly forum for students and the public to learn about all things energy, while our podcasts Phases and Stages: The Texas Energy Story and Between Two Cacti investigate Texas's changing energy landscape and highlight conversations with leaders from across the energy industry.
Signature Events
We bring the energy community together across industry, academic, and government spheres to share timely insights about emerging research and policy developments. Our events are free and open to the public, providing access to conversations that help shape our energy future. The Energy Institute’s signature events include Energy Week, EnergizeUT, and Hydrogen Day.
Cross-Disciplinary Initiatives
Cross-disciplinary collaboration is vital to solving energy challenges, but relationship-building across diverse academic fields of study can be challenging. We help students and stakeholders connect across disciplines through a variety of programs, including our cross-disciplinary Student Energy Engagement Council, the Graduate Portfolio Program in Energy Studies, and more.
Have questions about our programs or ways to get involved? Please email us at hello@energy.utexas.edu