Austin, Texas, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The Infocast Texas Clean Energy Summit is set to take place in Austin, engaging key stakeholders in clean energy discussions influenced by recent legislative outcomes. With a key panel focused on energy storage development, the summit aims to address both emerging opportunities and challenges in Texas’s clean energy landscape, particularly regarding site selection and permitting processes. News of potential legislative changes such as Senate Bill 388 may further affect the future of clean power initiatives as Texas continues its leadership in renewable energy generation.
Austin, Texas to Host 2025 Clean Energy Summit
Troutman Pepper Locke is confirmed as a sponsor for the upcoming Infocast Texas Clean Energy Summit, scheduled to take place from August 26 to August 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The summit aims to engage policymakers, developers, asset owners, qualified scheduling entities (QSEs), offtakers, financiers, and investors in discussions about the outcomes from the 89th Texas legislative session.
The focus will be on emerging clean energy opportunities and the challenges that accompany them, particularly in energy storage development. Ben Cowan will moderate a critical panel entitled “Navigating Storage Siting & Early Development Decision-making” on August 27 from 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM. This panel will delve into how decreased battery costs, the investment tax credit (ITC), affordable land availability, and a supportive market environment in Texas are creating favorable conditions for storage developers.
Texas is well-positioned to eclipse California in the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) due to these advantageous factors. However, the increasing presence of BESS also introduces new challenges related to site selection and the development process. The recent legislative session has added uncertainty regarding permitting policies and revenue streams, which could affect project advancements.
Key topics under discussion in the panel include site selection criteria, the permitting process for energy storage projects, and strategies for advancing storage initiatives in Texas. For interested participants and partners, contact information for John K. Arnold, Casey A. Bell, Lloyd MacNeil, and M. Benjamin Cowan has been provided.
Texas Leading in Clean Power Generation
In 2024, Texas achieved the highest level of clean power generation in the nation, primarily driven by solar and energy storage technologies. However, recent legislative developments may complicate the landscape for future clean energy projects. A new bill, Senate Bill 388, proposes a requirement for 50% of new power plant capacity to come from dispatchable generation sources other than battery storage. This could significantly impact the growth of solar and wind projects in Texas, despite its initial intent to promote natural gas.
The modifications to the bill have cast a shadow on its potential impact; despite a decrease in strict natural gas requirements, the focus remains on favoring gas as a viable energy source. Compounding challenges arise from construction delays in gas power plants, coupled with difficulties in sourcing necessary parts.
These challenges highlight potential slowdowns in renewable energy deployment, which could lead to concerns about electricity reliability in Texas. This is particularly significant to avoid outages during extreme weather conditions, similar to those endured in February 2021. Furthermore, the anticipated growth in electricity demand, fueled by the expansion of data centers, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and industrial manufacturing, emphasizes the urgent need for additional clean power generation solutions in Texas.
In response to these emerging needs, there is an increasing call for a renewed emphasis on reliability within the U.S. energy system. This call underlines the necessity for clean energy alternatives while navigating the ongoing political debates concerning fossil fuels versus renewable resources.
Conclusion
With its positioning as a leading force in clean energy and renewable initiatives, Texas is set to be a focal point in the clean energy conversation during the 2025 Infocast Texas Clean Energy Summit. Stakeholders will have an important opportunity to collaborate and address the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the energy landscape in the state.
FAQ
What is the focus of the 2025 Texas Clean Energy Summit?
The summit will focus on clean energy opportunities arising from the results of the 89th Texas legislative session, particularly in relation to energy storage and site development challenges.
When and where is the summit taking place?
The Infocast Texas Clean Energy Summit will be held from August 26 to August 28, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
Who will moderate the panel on storage development?
Ben Cowan will moderate the panel discussion titled “Navigating Storage Siting & Early Development Decision-making.”
What legislative changes might impact clean energy development in Texas?
Senate Bill 388 could require 50% of new power plant capacity to come from dispatchable generation sources other than battery energy storage, which may hinder solar and wind projects.
Key Features Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 2025 Infocast Texas Clean Energy Summit |
| Date | August 26-28, 2025 |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Main Focus | Legislative impacts and clean energy opportunities |
| Panel Discussion | Navigating Storage Siting & Early Development Decision-making |
| Key Issues Addressed | Battery costs, site selection, permitting, energy reliability |
| Current Energy Trends | Texas leading in clean power generation with solar and storage |
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