Texas | Intersolar & Energy Storage North America

Q: What passes and price options are available?

There are three types of pass options available: Full Conference: Providing access to conference sessions, the exhibit hall, keynote presentations, lunch, lunch, Tuesday night’s networking happy hour, and the after party. Exhibit Hall Only: Providing access to the exhibit hall, keynote presentations, Tuesday night’s networking happy hour, and the after party. Wednesday Exhibit Hall Only: Providing access to the exhibit hall on Wednesday, November 19. The Educational Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18 and the Educational Breakfast on Wednesday, November 19 can be added to any pass for an additional fee.

Explore Solutions, Make New Connections, and Gain Critical Insights into the Opportunities Unique to Texas’ Energy Market

The 2025 event will take place on November 18-19 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Featuring

New for 2025

Now in its second year, the IESNA Texas tradeshow and conference enables solar + storage professionals to efficiently source and examine quality products, access state-focused information, and connect with peers, industry experts, and top solution providers. Expand the accordion below to explore what is new for 2025.

Expanded exhibit hall

The inaugural edition of IESNA Texas featured 42 exhibiting companies; for 2025, the exhibit hall will expand to support more than 64 top solar, energy storage, manufacturing, and EV infrastructure product and solution providers. See the exhibitor list here.

2 NABCEP workshops included in Conference Pass.

November 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Understanding Virtual Power Plants – The Future of Energy is Decentralized
- Learn how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) aggregate distributed energy resources—like rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, and smart home devices—into coordinated networks that act like a single, responsive power plant.
- Attendees will be eligible to receive 1 NABCEP CEU.

November 19 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Solar PV Installation: Best Practices & Code Compliance
- Examine best practices for installing solar PV systems and explore common mistakes and code violations, gaining a deeper understanding of how National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements apply to real-world installations.
- Attendees will be eligible to receive 1 NABCEP CEU.

Key Buyer Program

Now in its second year, the Key Buyer Program is designed to help industry leaders make meaningful connections, maximize business opportunities, and enjoy exclusive benefits tailored to their needs.

Key Buyers receive access to a range of exclusive perks, including:

Concierge Services – A dedicated representative to assist with registration, on-site plans, and more
Complimentary Registration – Full access to IESNA Texas 2025, including all conference sessions
Extra Perks – Invitations to onsite events like the breakfast and luncheon

Interested in learning more? Contact Dani Meader for next steps.

Tuesday luncheon - "Texas Load Growth and the Rise of DERs in the ERCOT Grid"

November 18 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM

Will McAdams will explore the rapid rise of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Aggregated DERs (ADERs) within the context of ERCOT’s accelerating load growth. He will examine how decentralized energy assets are shaping the grid’s future, and share insights from the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, offering a regulatory and policy perspective on how Texas can adapt to its shifting energy landscape while addressing efficiency and infrastructure challenges.

*Additional registration required

Educational breakfast - "The Energy State: Texas’ Role in the Future of Clean Energy"

November 19 from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM

Joshua D. Rhodes, PhD, will break down where things stand in Texas and what the future holds for the state’s solar and storage leadership now that lawmakers have stepped back from efforts to restrict renewables. From evaluating the state’s growing clean energy generation portfolio to dissecting transmission bottlenecks and the grid’s evolving role, Dr. Rhodes will explore how Texas can continue to lead — on its own terms.

*Additional registration required

FAQs

Who should attend this regional event?

IESNA Texas is developed to support the product and information needs of installers, developers, EPC/contractors, engineers, manufacturers, and other solar + storage professionals actively (or seeking) business in the state of Texas.

Who should exhibit in Texas?

The regional event offers targeted opportunities for those companies looking to connect with solar + storage professionals seeking products, insights, and connections to conduct (or discover) business in the state of Texas.

What passes and price options are available?

There are three types of pass options available:

Full Conference: Providing access to conference sessions, the exhibit hall, keynote presentations, lunch, lunch, Tuesday night’s networking happy hour, and the after party.
Exhibit Hall Only: Providing access to the exhibit hall, keynote presentations, Tuesday night’s networking happy hour, and the after party.
Wednesday Exhibit Hall Only: Providing access to the exhibit hall on Wednesday, November 19.

The Educational Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18 and the Educational Breakfast on Wednesday, November 19 can be added to any pass for an additional fee.

2025 pricing and pass information can be found here.

Should I choose this regional event over your annual event?

These events are complementary.

IESNA Texas is specifically designed to support professionals doing (or seeking) business in the state of Texas.
Our flagship event (held February 18-20, 2026 in San Diego, CA) delivers a comprehensive, nationwide look into solar, storage, and EV infrastructure policies, technologies, and market trends at both the federal and state levels.