A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Interns!
Miles Andres
is a dual degree candidate at the University of Texas at Austin graduate school pursuing both an MBA from the McCombs School of Business and a Master's in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs. With a graduate coursework focus on climate tech, Miles brought a passion for promoting energy innovation and bipartisan sustainability policy to the PowerHouse Texas team.
“The internship allowed me to meet some really good people and helped me believe in Texas’ democracy a little more. Through the internship, I cultivated unexpected friendships with people at the Capitol, and learned a lot about aspects of energy I was less familiar with. I came into the internship pretty knowledgeable about CCS, but with very little knowledge of renewables, so it was really valuable to learn more about renewables in our state.”
Shreeya Madhavanur
is studying Business and Political Science on the pre-law track at Rice University. She is passionate about energy policy and youth justice policy reform. She had previously interned at the Texas Center for Justice and Equity.
"Interning at PowerHouse Texas allowed me to fully immerse myself in the world of energy policy. I got the opportunity to engage with energy policy issues and solutions through learning from and interacting with academic experts, industry representatives, and those involved in the legislative process. Through their guidance and help at every step of the way, the team at PowerHouse Texas provided me with an amazing support system that allowed me to develop as both a professional and a person."
Ethan Miller
graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2024 with a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs. He had previously served as a Research Associate for Policy and Governmental Affairs for the Texas Solar Energy Society. Ethan split his time with PowerHouse Texas and our sister organization the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus.
“My internship with the Texas Energy and Climate Caucus has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life so far, and it has kickstarted my professional life. I have connected with academics, industry experts, and policymakers. Before this opportunity, I doubt I could explain how the same skills fossil fuel workers are trained in can carry over to the operation of hot-rock geothermal wells, or that investing in developing transmission infrastructure now would save the Texan economy over $16.7 billion through 2040. I am happy to say that my internship has transitioned into a career opportunity, and I am now jointly serving as a Legislative Director in the House, and as a Legislative Liaison for the Caucus.”