City of Austin

The City of Austin announced today that Stuart Reilly will be the new General Manager of Austin Energy. 

Reilly, who was selected after a national search, officially assumes the title on November 2, 2025. 

Reilly currently serves as Austin Energy’s Interim General Manager and brings more than 18 years of experience in public power, including six years in executive leadership roles at Austin Energy. His expertise spans utility operations, grid resilience, clean energy and financial strategy. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to align operations and financial planning to support long-term utility performance. 

Reilly has twice served as Interim General Manager of Austin Energy. He has also held two Deputy General Manager positions with the utility, most recently overseeing Business Services, which includes Finance, Technology and Data, Employee Development and Support Services. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer, leading Electric System Engineering, Field Operations, Energy Market Operations and Power Production. 

“Stuart’s leadership experience, operational knowledge, and commitment to this community make him exceptionally qualified to lead Austin Energy,” said Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax. “He understands the challenges and opportunities ahead and has a proven record of guiding the utility with integrity and focus.” 

Reilly began his career with the City of Austin in 2007 as an Assistant City Attorney, specializing in utility operations, customer programs and renewable energy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School. 

A longtime Austin resident, Reilly is dedicated to advancing Austin Energy’s mission to safely deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy while providing excellent customer service to the community he has called home for nearly 30 years.