More energy,
more opportunity,
for Texas.
What we do
Goff Policy helps clients understand and adapt to constantly shifting regulatory, political, and market dynamics. We provide strategic guidance, advocacy, and risk assessment to ensure our clients stay ahead of and lead on changes in Texas energy policy and regulation.
Book an intro call with our managing director, Nathan Ryan, below.
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Continuous monitoring of Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT proceedings
Insights on market rules, grid reliability, and policy changes affecting energy buyers and sellers
Guidance on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic positioning
Representation before policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders
Advocacy strategies for legislative and regulatory engagement
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Strategic planning for market entry and expansion
Business model adaptation in response to shifting regulatory landscapes
Identification of investment and partnership opportunities
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
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Policy analysis and strategic planning for housing, municipal finance, and infrastructure
Guidance on funding and planning big changes in cities, land use, zoning, and housing policy
Advisory support for transit agencies, mobility startups, and infrastructure investors
Stakeholder engagement and coalition-building for public policy initiatives
Meet the Team
Learn more about Eric and the Goff Policy team here. Whether or not we met you in person at GCPA’s Spring Conference in Houston, we’d love to connect via email or LinkedIn.
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Founder • Eric Goff heads Goff Policy, an Austin-based advocacy and advisory firm focused on energy and infrastructure policy. Many of his clients have a strategic focus on energy transition issues. He helps consumers, battery, solar developers, banks, utilities, and retailers manage and understand ERCOT markets. Before practicing as an independent consultant, he worked for Citigroup Energy and previously worked for NRG Energy, Reliant Energy, and Constellation New Energy. He is the past Chair of ERCOT subcommittees and working groups and is currently appointed by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent the Texas residential consumers at ERCOT.
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Managing Director • Nathan Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, business and community leader, based in Austin, Texas. As the managing director of Austin-based policy consulting firm, Goff Policy, Nathan oversees the firm's business strategy, brand and marketing, business development, sales, and partnerships, with a focus on accelerating the firm's growth.
Prior to joining Goff Policy, Nathan was the founding CEO of Blue Sky Partners, and led the company through seven years of growth as the firm helped companies, nonprofits, and governments build scalable strategies and operational frameworks. Under his leadership, the team at BSP helped start and scale more than 100 programs, departments, and initiatives all across the United States.
Nathan is currently the chair of the board at the Austin Monitor, a nonprofit newsroom focused on making local journalism more accessible and approachable for Central Texans.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Nathan has been deeply involved in public service and nonprofit work over the course of his career. He has served as chair of the City of Austin’s Economic Prosperity Commission and as chair of the board for the LBJ Presidential Library’s Future Forum. He was also appointed by Austin City Council to serve on both the Urban Transportation Commission and the Ethics Commission.
Nathan was the 2023 recipient of Leadership Austin's "Ascendant Alumni Award," and has been a finalist for Austin Under 40, Austin Chamber of Commerce's A-List Award and Best CEO Award, as well as Austin Young Chamber's FAVE Awards.
Nathan lives in Austin, Texas, with his dogs, Max and Rory.
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Director of Client Services • Callie Boggs serves as the Director of Client Services at Goff Policy, where she plays a vital role in supporting client needs, ensuring smooth operations, and facilitating efficient communication.
A graduate of Texas Christian University, Callie holds Bachelor of Science degrees in political science and communications. Prior to her work at Goff Policy, she served for a decade in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve, specializing in intelligence data analysis and policy research.
Dedicated to excellence in client service, Callie contributes to administrative support and operational efficiency, helping Goff Policy deliver insights on Texas regulatory matters.
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Director of Operations • Timothy Seaton’s career has been focused on delivering exceptional professional services at scale. As Director of Operations for Austin-based policy firm, Goff Policy, Tim is responsible for creating and managing efficient, scalable systems, building and supporting the GP team, managing the firm’s financial strategy, and the firm’s internal initiatives.
Prior to joining Goff Policy, Tim was co-founder and COO of Blue Sky Partners where he was responsible for steering and scaling values-driven growth. His strategic approach was instrumental in cultivating partnerships and guiding BSP from its inception to become a nationally recognized, operations-focused consulting firm.
At Toi, Tim led collaborations with industry giants like Verizon Digital Media Services and Red Bull Records, where he honed his skills corralling a network of professionals to achieve big goals together.
Tim lives in Austin with his wife, Kareece, and their dog, Marla.