Federal Funding for Clean Energy, Grid Innovation, and Resiliency in Texas

Join CleanTX on October 1st at 12:00 pm CT for a webinar on the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA). Texas organizations are using federal funds to drive clean energy advancements, grid innovation, and community resilience.

• Texas Solar For All (SFA) Coalition aims to expand solar access across Texas, supporting residential solar, battery storage, energy efficiency, and workforce training.

• Clean Energy Fund of Texas (TxCEF) will advance solar and energy storage projects in low-income communities, aiming to reduce emissions and lower utility costs.

• CPS Energy will enhance grid resilience by optimizing distributed energy resources, deploying microgrids, solar, battery storage, and smart grid technologies to meet San Antonio’s growing energy demands.

Speakers:

• John Hall, President and CEO, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), re: EPA grant to the Texas Solar for All Coalition

• Billy Briscoe, CEO, Clean Energy Fund of TX, re: US EPA Solar for All grant

• Jonathan Tijerina, Vice President of Corporate Development, CPS Energy, re: US DOE Grid Resiliency and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) Grant

Moderated by: 

• Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Energy Industry Thought Leader: Author, Consultant, Speaker

Join us for an insightful discussion on these groundbreaking initiatives and their impact on Texas’ clean energy future.

State of the Union on Texas as a Hydrogen Hub - Challenges & Opportunities

Explore the current state and policy incentives driving hydrogen development in Texas, including challenges and opportunities in ERCOT. Consider the need for transmission to match hydrogen loads and associated infrastructure expansion. Delve into the economics of green hydrogen and ammonia, including transportation logistics, and glimpse into the future of the green hydrogen economy from a grid infrastructure perspective.

Critical Deal Points for Negotiating Shared Use Agreements in Texas between E&Ps and Solar

Explore the insightful discussion on the Critical Deal Points for Negotiating Shared Use Agreements in Texas between E&Ps and Solar.

ERCOT Winter ‘23-‘24 Capacity RFP to meet load and reserve requirements during the winter 2023-24 Peak Load Season

ERCOT needs 3000 MW to prevent an Energy Emergency Alert during the 2023-24 Winter Peak Load Season. The notice sparks a broader discussion on resource adequacy, market design, and grid resilience in ERCOT.

Renewables & The 88th Texas Legislature: Recapping & Looking Ahead

Renewable energy faced unprecedented attacks during the 88th Texas Legislature that would have crippled new development and devalued billions in existing investments across Texas.

Microgrids: Exploring a Transformative Energy Solution

Microgrids allow communities and businesses to take control of their energy future, providing clean and resilient alternatives to traditional grid infrastructure.

Harnessing the Sun: Exploring Agrivoltaics in Texas

Discover how Texas farmers and ranchers are combining solar energy generation with agricultural practices to create a more sustainable and efficient future. 

ERCOT Market Changes: Understanding PCM

Get up to date on ERCOT's Market Redesign.

Common Ground:How Renewables and Oil & Gas Co-Exist.

This webinar will explore strategies for obtaining “Common Ground” with the surface and mineral estate in Texas.