Texas Energy Tours
Tour Energy Innovations Across the State
The Texas Energy Tours are a statewide initiative designed to give bipartisan lawmakers and their legislative staff a hands-on look at the real-world energy projects and innovations across Texas.
Every year, we visit keystone energy regions with the intent to explore the latest in clean energy technologies while meeting with frontline communities to understand their impact and benefits.
The tours are co-hosted by PowerHouse Texas and our sister organization, the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus. Experts from our Energy Policy Advisory Council attend, offering insights, guidance, and scientific expertise to legislators and staff.
If you are interested in coordinating a visit for an upcoming tour, please contact us. This program is made possible thanks to the support of generous sponsors. If you're interested in sponsoring the Texas Energy Tour, please reach out to our team.
DFW Energy Tour - November 2025
DFW Tour - March 5, 2025:
This tour connected legislators, staffers, and experts with key themes shaping Texas’ energy future, including:
The resurgence of American solar manufacturing and its role in strengthening domestic supply chains
The creation of high-quality, middle-class Texas jobs that keep energy manufacturing rooted in our communities
How homegrown energy production advances Texas’ long-term energy independence and reduces reliance on foreign supply sources
Attendees visited…
T1 Energy’s G1_Dallas Facility – A 1.3-million-square-foot, fully American-owned solar manufacturing plant showcasing advanced robotics, high-volume production, and the return of domestic clean-energy manufacturing to Texas.
On-Site Workforce Operations – A firsthand look at the 1,200+ middle-class jobs supported by this facility, including skilled technical roles that are reshoring manufacturing and expanding career pathways for Texas workers.
Our full recap and takeaways:
UT Nuclear & Hydrogen Tour - March 2025
Austin Tour - March 5, 2025:
Our event connected legislators to industry experts while exploring various topics, including…
The evolving policy landscape for nuclear energy in Texas
Current nuclear projects and potential for Texas’ leading role in nuclear energy
Current and future hydrogen energy initiatives, including details on the HyVelocity Hub
Attendees visited…
Active Nuclear Reactor: Legislators participated in an exclusive tour of the nuclear reactor that supports studies in radiation detection, materials testing, nuclear forensics, medical isotope production, and neutron activation analysis.
Proto-Hydrogen Hub: Policymakers toured several hydrogen projects that focus on advancing clean hydrogen production, storage, and utilization
Our full recap and takeaways:
San Angelo Tour - October 2024
Legislators met with infrastructure and utility providers in West Texas, where they discussed…
Wind, Solar & Battery Storage
Green Hydrogen
Produced Water
Energy Growth & Load Demand
Utility Infrastructure
Economic Impact of Renewable Energy in Rural Texas
San Angelo Tour - October 2024
Attendees Visited…
AEP Texas - one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S.
Texas Pacific Water Resources - water filtration and reuse provider
Angelo Solar & Storage - owned and operated by Apex Clean Energy
Aviator Wind Project - owned and operated by NorthStar Clean Energy
Our full recap and takeaways:
Houston Energy Tour - May 2024
Houston Tour: May 9-10, 2024
For our organization’s first Energy Tour, we addressed topics such as…
Texas’ Hydrogen Economy & the HyVelocity Hub
Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
Energy Efficiency
Air and Water Pollution
Workforce Development & Vocational Job Training
Attendees went on a…
Boat tour of the Houston Ship Channel: one of the busiest seaports in the world
Energy Communities Tour: Air Alliance Houston and local residents shared stories and insights.
Tour for NET Power’s Demonstration Site: Game changing technology that uses natural gas and oxygen to fuel a supercritical CO₂ cycle that generates electricity, while also capturing CO₂.
Our full recap and takeaways