Energy Policy

Theresa Gage

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Theresa Gage has worked in the electric industry for more than two decades concentrating on communications, policy and government relations. She has worked at the Texas Legislature, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in leadership positions.

While at ERCOT, Gage started the Women’s Leadership program which sought to support women in the electric industry with any eye toward removing professional barriers. Currently, she is a consultant working with Oncor, the largest energy delivery company in Texas.

Gage graduated from UT Austin with a Journalism degree in 1997 and a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School in 2001.

She lives in Austin and pays too much attention to the electric grid when not playing tennis, swimming and doing other healthier things.

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June 17, 2021
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Texas regulators want oil companies 'flaring' less gas

Aug. 6, 2020
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When missions align, community-based organizations can lead the way on community solar in Texas, new study finds

Sept. 22, 2020
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