About This Event
2026 PowerPlayer Awards
Bringing together the leaders shaping Texas’ energy future.
Join policymakers, legislative staff, and innovation leaders as we celebrate the Capitol staffers graduating from PowerHouse Texas’ 2026 Energy Academy and recognize a new cohort of emerging leaders working across policy, industry, and the nonprofit sector. The Energy Academy is a three month flagship program that equips senior level legislative staff with the knowledge required for energy and natural resource policymaking. The PowerPlayer Awards provide our community a rare opportunity to step back from the day-to-day work and reflect on where Texas energy is headed—and who is helping move it forward.
Attendees can look forward to a night of thoughtful conversation with strong company, and just enough celebration. Enjoy signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during the presentations of the final policy projects by Energy Academy students followed by a brief awards ceremony, and back by popular demand, we’ll cap the night off with karaoke!
Space is limited! Sponsor the event or buy an individual ticket today to join us for this celebratory gathering! The deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 12.
About the Evening
- When: June 17th, 2026
- Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- Location: The Pershing (2415B E 5th St. Unit B Austin, TX 78702)
Who Will Attend:
- Members of the Texas Legislature
- Graduating legislative staff from the 2026 Energy Academy
- Texas energy industry representatives
- Academics and research practitioners
- PowerHouse Texas sponsors, supporters and stakeholders
Graduates of the 2026 Energy Academy are invited to attend the event at no cost—please email kate@powerhousetexas.org to receive your complimentary registration code.
Questions about the sponsorship opportunities? Email matthew@powerhousetexas.org for more information.
Nominate a 2026 PowerPlayer Awardee!
Help us recognize the individuals and organizations making an outstanding impact on Texas energy through innovation, advocacy, and public service. Know someone who should be celebrated? Click here to nominate them for a 2026 PowerPlayer Award! Nominations close Wednesday, June 10.
Who is PowerHouse Texas?
Founded in 2022 in the aftermath of Winterstorm Uri, PowerHouse Texas was born out of a vision to educate and cultivate energy policy leaders, foster bipartisan collaboration and inform evidence-based policy change for Texas’ biggest energy and environmental challenges.
We're excited to celebrate the achievements of legislative staff and their hard work in preparing for informed energy policy discussions ahead of the 90th Legislative Session.
About This Event
2026 PowerPlayer Awards
Bringing together the leaders shaping Texas’ energy future.
Join policymakers, legislative staff, and innovation leaders as we celebrate the Capitol staffers graduating from PowerHouse Texas’ 2026 Energy Academy and recognize a new cohort of emerging leaders working across policy, industry, and the nonprofit sector. The Energy Academy is a three month flagship program that equips senior level legislative staff with the knowledge required for energy and natural resource policymaking. The PowerPlayer Awards provide our community a rare opportunity to step back from the day-to-day work and reflect on where Texas energy is headed—and who is helping move it forward.
Attendees can look forward to a night of thoughtful conversation with strong company, and just enough celebration. Enjoy signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres during the presentations of the final policy projects by Energy Academy students followed by a brief awards ceremony, and back by popular demand, we’ll cap the night off with karaoke!
Space is limited! Sponsor the event or buy an individual ticket today to join us for this celebratory gathering! The deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 12.
About the Evening
- When: June 17th, 2026
- Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
- Location: The Pershing (2415B E 5th St. Unit B Austin, TX 78702)
Who Will Attend:
- Members of the Texas Legislature
- Graduating legislative staff from the 2026 Energy Academy
- Texas energy industry representatives
- Academics and research practitioners
- PowerHouse Texas sponsors, supporters and stakeholders
Graduates of the 2026 Energy Academy are invited to attend the event at no cost—please email kate@powerhousetexas.org to receive your complimentary registration code.
Questions about the sponsorship opportunities? Email matthew@powerhousetexas.org for more information.
Nominate a 2026 PowerPlayer Awardee!
Help us recognize the individuals and organizations making an outstanding impact on Texas energy through innovation, advocacy, and public service. Know someone who should be celebrated? Click here to nominate them for a 2026 PowerPlayer Award! Nominations close Wednesday, June 10.
Who is PowerHouse Texas?
Founded in 2022 in the aftermath of Winterstorm Uri, PowerHouse Texas was born out of a vision to educate and cultivate energy policy leaders, foster bipartisan collaboration and inform evidence-based policy change for Texas’ biggest energy and environmental challenges.
We're excited to celebrate the achievements of legislative staff and their hard work in preparing for informed energy policy discussions ahead of the 90th Legislative Session.