Linda Capuano

The Honorable Linda Capuano is an expert in energy systems and technology innovation, with a career spanning executive leadership in major corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, academia, and public service. Appointed by the President, she served as Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration from 2018 to 2021, where she was responsible for delivering independent, data-driven insights to policymakers on energy consumption, production, renewables, and emissions. Her expertise encompasses fossil and renewable energy, electricity, advanced manufacturing, and data science.

Dr. Capuano holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Stanford University, as well as an M.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her corporate leadership includes executive roles at Flex, Honeywell, and Marathon Oil, where she directed global strategies and innovation initiatives. She has also co-founded and led several Silicon Valley startups focused on advanced technologies.

Currently, Dr. Capuano serves as Professor and Senior Advisor on Energy Curriculum at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, where she continues to shape the future of energy leaders through research, teaching, and public service—building on her prior role as a fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. She also serves on the Board of Directors for ERCOT and has held appointments on more than 20 national boards. Dr. Capuano is an elected National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences, where she contributes to national dialogue on science and technology policy. Her work fosters collaboration among government, industry, and academia to advance innovation and sustainability in energy systems.