
MOVING ENERGY FORWARD
A collaboration between McCombs Business and Texas Law schools, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center focuses on energy issues at the intersection of business, law, & policy.
Cockrell School of Engineering Joins the KBH Energy Center
We are pleased to announce that the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin has joined the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center. At a time of deepening urgency around energy security, this new partnership further strengthens the University’s commitment to be a preeminent center for studying and applying energy technology.

WELCOME
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Meet Gene Shepherd
We are excited to welcome Gene Shepherd, Founder and CEO of VTX Energy Partners, as our center’s new Engineering Co-Chair.

WELCOME
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Meet Dr. Michael Webber
We are pleased to welcome Michael Webber, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, as our center’s new Engineering Academic Director.
Upcoming Events
Industry Event, Student Event
H2@UT Day
Student Event
Dallas Energy Trek
A Message from Senator Hutchison
Senator Hutchison gained extensive international experience and developed a deep understanding of NATO as Ambassador and served as a Senate Armed Services committee member.
Our Goals
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Ideas and Communication
We're building a broad platform to study the interdisciplinary issues associated with the needs of the energy industry and consumers. We resolve to convene leaders in the industry, academics, and government for discussion, study, and analysis of these issues. -
Education
We support and enhance the educational mission of the McCombs School and the Law School. We strengthen the business and legal education of future leaders in the energy industry and promote innovative courses focused on the intersection of business, law, and policy in the energy sector. -
Networks
We've created and supported networks for collaboration among energy professionals, scholars, and government officials. We work to connect University of Texas students and alumni to such networks.

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