Pat Wood

Pat Wood

Keynote Speaker: CEO of the Hunt Energy Network; Former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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Pat Wood Biography

Pat Wood III has been the chief executive of the Hunt Energy Network since February 2019. Best known for his role in setting up competitive utility markets while serving as chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pat is an evangelist for the decentralized, decarbonized, democratized and digitized future of power. At the Hunt Energy Network, Wood and his team are deploying a portfolio of distributed power assets across Texas. Presently, they have 140 MW of operational assets; by 2026, the team expects to have a portfolio of 1,000 MWs of batteries and peaker generation attached to the ERCOT power grid.

Earlier in his career, Pat was an associate project engineer with oil and gas producer Arco Indonesia, in Jakarta, an attorney with global law firm Baker & Botts and legal counsel to the Railroad Commission of Texas chairman. Pat has served on the boards of a number of publicly traded companies: Board Chairman of independent power producer Dynegy, a lead independent director of solar pioneer SunPower Corp., and a director of energy infrastructure contractor Quanta Services, natural gas producer Memorial Resource Development, Inc., wind blade fabricator TPI Composites and small modular nuclear reactor sponsor Spring Valley Acquisition Corp (NuScale). He was a founding member of the Texas A&M Smart Grid Council, chairman of Irish wind developer Airtricity’s North American Advisory Committee, Executive board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, and a member of the National Petroleum Council.

Pat is presently Chairman of Luma, the joint venture rebuilding and operating Puerto Rico’s electric power system. And he is on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s External Advisory Council. Pat is a Texas Aggie and a Harvard lawyer. He and his wife, Kathleen, are the parents of four sons, so there is never a dull moment.

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Pat Wood Speaking Topics

Telecommunications and the Regulatory Environment

Energy Regulatory Issues

Pat Wood Videos

The Past, Present and Future of Competition - Pat Wood Keynote at ...
Pecan Street Webinar - Texas Grid Crisis
USEA Virtual Press Briefing: The Lessons of Texas

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Speaking fees for Pat Wood, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pat Wood are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pat Wood, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Pat Wood speak about?

Pat Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Climate Change, Environment, Conservation, Science and Sustainability.

Where does Pat Wood travel from?

Pat Wood generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Pat Wood?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pat Wood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pat Wood for your next private or corporate function.

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Pat Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Energy, Climate Change and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pat Wood for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Pat Wood generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Busch, Bill Nussey and Michael Shellenberger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pat Wood for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/06/2024.

Pat Wood Speaking Topics

  • Telecommunications and the Regulatory Environment

  • Energy Regulatory Issues

Pat Wood Videos

The Past, Present and Future of Competition - Pat Wood Keynote at ...
Pecan Street Webinar - Texas Grid Crisis
USEA Virtual Press Briefing: The Lessons of Texas
Pat Wood III: George W. Bush Leads on Wind - YouTube
  • How do I book Pat Wood to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pat Wood for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Pat Wood, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Pat Wood or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Pat Wood for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Pat Wood, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pat Wood are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pat Wood, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Pat Wood speak about?

    Pat Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Climate Change, Environment, Conservation, Science and Sustainability.
  • Where does Pat Wood travel from?

    Pat Wood generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Pat Wood?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pat Wood for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pat Wood for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Pat Wood or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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