Garrett Gallegos
About Garrett Gallegos
Garrett Gallegos is an Energy Analyst II, Day-Ahead at LCRA in Austin, Texas, with a background in geography and environmental studies. He has experience in various roles within the energy sector, including positions at Joule Energy, Genscape, and Terracon.
Work at LCRA
Garrett Gallegos serves as an Energy Analyst II, Day-Ahead at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in Austin, Texas. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's energy analysis and forecasting efforts. His role involves analyzing energy markets and optimizing day-ahead energy schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Gallegos holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geography Resource and Environmental Studies from Texas State University, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at Tulane University, where he earned a Master of Management with a focus on Energy from the A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2018. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in environmental studies and energy management.
Professional Background
Garrett Gallegos has a diverse professional background in energy and environmental sectors. Before joining LCRA, he worked as a Power Market Analyst II at Genscape, Inc. from 2018 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. He also gained experience as a Solar Project Management Intern at Joule Energy in New Orleans from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he completed multiple internships, including roles at Terracon and LCRA, focusing on environmental consulting and wholesale power services.
Internship Experience
Garrett Gallegos has completed several internships that have contributed to his professional development. He interned at Terracon as an Environmental Consulting Intern in 2011 and again in 2012, gaining practical experience in environmental assessments. Additionally, he served as a Wholesale Power Services Intern at LCRA in 2016, where he was involved in supporting the organization’s energy services.