Zoey Kaul: Member Engagement Coordinator, PowerHouse Texas

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Beyond the Reservoir: How Load Growth and Permitting Reality Are Redrawing CCS Investments

Zoey Kaul is the Member Engagement Coordinator for PowerHouse Texas, where she advances energy policy education and leadership cultivation at the Texas Capitol. She bridges state policymakers with academic researchers and industry leaders, equipping decision-makers with the insights needed to foster an affordable, abundant energy future.

Zoey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Sustainability Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, alongside a specialized Bridging Disciplines Certificate in Smart Cities.

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Featured Session

Beyond the Reservoir: How Load Growth and Permitting Reality Are Redrawing CCS Investments

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 14:00 – 14:30

A policy-side look at how surging large-load demand, hyperscaler commitments and state permitting timelines are reshaping where and how carbon storage capital is deployed across the Gulf Coast.

Session Takeaways

Analyzing how large-load interconnectivity and hyperscaler commitments reshape gas-plus-capture economics and siting conflicts across regional carbon infrastructure
Evaluating Class VI primacy, state permitting timelines, and regulatory certainty drivers impacting Gulf Coast carbon storage capital allocation
Assessing the economic implications of rapid interconnection growth and state-level permitting authority on long-term carbon storage assets

Areas of Expertise