Andrew Idgal

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Andrew Igdal is a PhD student in Public Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, holding bachelor's degrees in physics and economics from NC State University. His academic research and professional work focus on expanding renewable energy transmission, enhancing grid reliability, and advancing beneficial electrification in underserved rural communities. Driven by a lifelong passion for sustainability, he is dedicated to balancing the complex economic, environmental, and societal demands of the modern energy transition. Outside of academia, Andrew maintains a deep connection to nature and his rural roots through backpacking, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.