Big-Scale, Big Stakes: Funding the Future of Utility-Scale Solar + Storage in a Shifting Policy Climate
Utility-scale solar and storage projects are capital-intensive and increasingly dependent on the push and pull of both Texas–specific and federal energy policy. This session will examine where capital is flowing,…
Solar+Storage+Generator: What Texas’ New $1.8 Billion Resiliency Program Means for You
The Texas Legislature has earmarked $1.8 billion for a new Backup Power Package Program aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure. The catch? Grant recipients must deploy resilient systems combining solar,…
Financing the Future: Unlocking Capital for Texas Clean Energy
As policy uncertainty looms and tax credits evolve, the economics of clean energy in the Lone Star State are shifting. Panelists will explore how investors, developers, and lenders are adapting,…
Texas Energy Policy in Focus: Legislation, Permits, and the Path Ahead
Texas’ energy future hinges on the evolving policy landscape at both the state and federal levels. This session will cover the latest from the legislative session, updates from the PUC,…
Texas Clean Energy Manufacturing: Incentives, Infrastructure, and Impact
Texas is emerging as a hub for renewable energy manufacturing, from battery energy storage systems to solar components. This session explores the realities of setting up clean energy production in…
Connecting Texas: The Future of EV Infrastructure and Fleet Electrification
Texas’ EV charging network is expanding, but challenges around reliability, interoperability, and equitable access remain—most notably for medium and heavy-duty fleets and underserved communities. Hear expert insights on the current…
Competing with China – Advancing Battery Tech for lowering the cost to access Safer, Sustainable, and Scalable Domestic Storage Solutions
As Texas and the U.S. expand energy storage to meet growing grid demand, breakthroughs in battery technology are vital for being FEOC compliant. This session examines pathways to domestic supply…
Storage Safety in Texas: Mitigating Risk as Deployment Grows
As battery storage expands, safety concerns—particularly thermal runaway and fire risk—are becoming central to project approval, insurance, and community trust. Learn how advanced safety technologies, AI tools, and evolving standards…
Data Center Demands: Managing Load Growth and Grid Integration
The rapid rise of AI and digitization is driving explosive load growth across Texas, putting new pressure on ERCOT and utility operations. This session digs into how utilities and developers…
Pushing the Limits of Solar: Innovations in Design, Density and Integration
As demand grows and space tightens, innovators are rethinking how solar energy is deployed. This session explores emerging technologies, from high-density modules and hybrid thermal PV systems to vertical installations…
Resilience Through DERs: Powering Texas with Distributed Energy
Texas’ unique energy landscape and independent grid make distributed energy resources (DERs), advanced DERs (ADERs), and microgrids especially critical for resilience and reliability. Learn how solar and storage are being…
Tuesday Luncheon: Texas Load Growth and the Rise of DERs in the ERCOT Grid
Join Will McAdams for a timely keynote exploring the rapid rise of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Aggregated DERs (ADERs) within the context of ERCOT’s accelerating load growth. As Texas…