Attendees can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key energy-related topics anticipated to be front and center in the upcoming 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature. The session will focus on meeting Texas’ growing energy demands, improving grid resilience and reliability, and breaking down barriers for distributed energy solutions like battery storage and microgrids.
Matt Boms of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance will moderate a thought-provoking conversation among panelists Amy Heart, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Sunrun, Ana Hernandez, Vice Chair of the House State Affairs Committee, Texas State House of Representatives, and Michael Jewell of Jewell and Associates that will explore the roles of state legislators, energy providers, and advanced energy businesses in shaping Texas’s energy landscape. Key discussions will include energy policy, grid reliability, advanced energy technology trends, and the impact of federal policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the expected changes in energy policy and how to navigate them effectively. The discussion will equip energy professionals with the knowledge to identify and influence policy opportunities, understand the legislative process, and prepare for the future direction of Texas’s energy sector.
**Requires a conference pass