QuickTalk: Can We Build It? Attracting Solar and Storage Manufacturers to Texas

With the implementation of the clean energy manufacturing tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) underway, solar and storage manufacturers are planning record amounts of new manufacturing operations in the United States. Texas has the potential to be a leader in the national clean energy manufacturing industry in the coming years. New manufacturers now have questions about state policies and programs, such as state incentives, workforce development, and permitting. In this session, panelists will explore what makes the state attractive to clean energy manufacturers, key questions for manufacturers, and how a significant clean energy manufacturing industry benefits the economy while also helping the US meet decarbonization and resiliency goals.