CleanTX

What CleanTX does

CleanTX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that operates as a trusted referral network for cleantech and renewable energy businesses in Texas. Formed in 2020 through the merger of TREIA (founded 1985) and the original CleanTX (founded 2006), the organization carries 40+ years of combined institutional history and is headquartered in Austin, TX, with active chapters in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston. Its mission is to convene industry leaders to deploy clean energy technologies and modernize the Texas electric grid, with the broader state target of 50% renewable energy by 2030.

CleanTX does not develop proprietary technology products. Its core deliverables are membership services, regional chapter programming, a webinar series, and the signature GridNEXT annual conference series (held in Austin and DFW). The organization also co-presents the Energy Underground executive networking series in partnership with Halliburton Labs, and maintains alliances with ecosystem partners including Austin Technology Incubator, Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator, TXSES, TXGEA, and Solar Austin. Programming spans legislative briefings, fireside chats, happy hours, and topical webinars on ERCOT market changes, hydrogen hubs, battery storage, microgrids, and federal funding.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit operation: annual membership fees provide recurring subscription revenue; event sponsorships (ranging from $750 to $3,500+) and tiered program sponsorships generate transactional revenue; conference and webinar ticket sales ($20–$699 per attendee) contribute volume-based revenue; and the CleanTX Foundation, Inc. accepts tax-deductible donations at preset tiers from $25 to $5,000. Members include developers (Apex Clean Energy, Ørsted, Eolian Energy), municipal utilities (Austin Energy, CPS Energy), large IOUs (Duke Energy), engineering and law firms, and investors, giving the network cross-segment reach across the Texas clean energy value chain.

Name

CleanTX

Legal name

The CleanTX Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://cleantx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CleanTX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that serves as a referral network for cleantech and renewable energy businesses across Texas, operating chapters in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston through conferences, webinars, and networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CleanTX operates as a membership organization with annual membership fees providing access to networking events, webinars, chapter happy hours, speaking opportunities, and brand promotion through social media and website.
2. Event Sponsorships: GridNEXT conferences and chapter events are sponsored by member companies at various tiers (Corporate Sponsor, Event Sponsor, Exhibitor). Sponsorship packages range from $750 to $3,500+.
3. Event Ticket Sales: CleanTX generates revenue through ticket sales for conferences, luncheons, happy hours, and webinars. Pricing varies: GridNEXT conference from $49-$699, luncheons $20-$30, and webinar registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CleanTX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization that operates as a referral network for cleantech and renewable energy businesses in Texas. It delivers value through annual memberships, three regional chapters (Austin, DFW, Houston), a webinar series, the GridNEXT annual conference on grid modernization, and legislative/ERCOT policy advocacy.

Product overview

CleanTX is a non-profit membership organization formed from the merger of TREIA (founded in 1985) and CleanTX (founded in 2006) in 2020. The organization serves as a trusted referral network for Cleantech and Renewable Energy Businesses in Texas. Its offerings include membership services, regional chapters (Austin, DFW, Houston), webinar series, and the annual GridNEXT conference focused on grid modernization. CleanTX also provides governance through an Advisory Board and Board of Directors. The organization does not offer technology products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CleanTX Membership Annual membership program giving businesses and individuals access to CleanTX's Texas cleantech and renewable energy referral network, including brand promotion through chapter happy hours, social media, website exposure, and speaking opportunities at webinars, networking events, and conferences.
• CleanTX Regional Chapters (Austin, DFW, Houston) Three regional chapters (Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston) hosting local events, happy hours, luncheons, fireside chats, and networking opportunities for cleantech and renewable energy professionals in each Texas market.
• GridNEXT Conference Annual premier conference series focused on grid modernization and renewable integration, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and industry briefings, held in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth with attendee pricing from $49 to $699.
• CleanTX Webinar Series Webinar series covering topics relevant to the renewable energy industry and clean tech community, with past webinars available for replay and registration fees per session.
• Energy Underground Networking Series Exclusive networking series for Houston energy executives and leaders, featuring deal sharing, industry contacts, and investor connections, co-presented with Halliburton Labs.
• CleanTX Foundation Donations Tax-deductible donation program to The CleanTX Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3)), supporting CleanTX's mission to accelerate cleantech and renewable energy in Texas, with suggested giving tiers ranging from $25 to $5,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• Texas target: 50% renewable energy by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CLEANPOWER 2026 (ACP)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CleanTX partnered with American Clean Power (ACP) for CLEANPOWER 2026 expo. CleanTX hosted Houston Welcome Happy Hour alongside the conference with premier sponsors including No Bull Energy, WFG Title, Bradley, Absolute, and AUI Partners.
• Austin Technology Incubator (ATI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATI is CleanTX's core strategic partner, providing startup ecosystem connectivity. Richard Amato serves on CleanTX Board as ATI Portfolio Director and founded the Clean Energy Incubitor at ATI in 2001. Supports CleanTX's mission to accelerate clean energy innovation in Texas.
• Power AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Alliance is listed as a CleanTX partner organization, supporting industry collaboration and clean energy advancement in Texas.
• CleanTech AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleanTech Austin partners with CleanTX to advance the cleantech ecosystem in Central Texas through joint programming and networking.
• Halliburton LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalliburton Labs co-presents the Energy Underground networking series with CleanTX. The program brings together Houston energy transition leaders, venture capital, private equity, startup founders, and academic thought leaders for deal sharing and industry connections.
• 2nd Annual Permian Power ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleanTX partnered with the Permian Power Conference (June 8-9, 2026 in Midland, TX) offering members 15% discount with code CLNTX15. The conference connects data center developers with power supply chain serving West Texas energy needs.
• Rice Alliance Clean Energy AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCleanTX connects with Rice Alliance through board member Matthew Peña who serves as Associate Director. The accelerator provides startup support and mentorship for clean energy entrepreneurs in Houston.
• Project Vanguard - Veterans in EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleanTX Austin Chapter partnered with Project Vanguard (Veterans in Energy community) for June 2026 happy hour event, advancing workforce connections in the clean energy sector.
• CleanTech Leaders Climate ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a CleanTX partner organization supporting climate and clean energy leadership initiatives.
• Texas Tech University GLEAMMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting clean energy education and research initiatives in West Texas.
• The Renewable FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization advancing renewable energy education and workforce development.
• Power House TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting power and energy initiatives in Texas.
• Solar AustinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization promoting solar energy adoption in Central Texas.
• TXGEA (Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting geothermal energy development in Texas.
• Texas Land & Liberty CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting land use and energy development balance in Texas.
• TXSETRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting electric transportation resources in Texas.
• TXSES (Texas Solar Energy Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization promoting solar energy education and adoption in Texas.
• EE PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in energy efficiency initiatives.
• Conserv TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting conservation and clean energy balance in Texas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Clean Power Association: National trade association for the U.S. wind, solar, storage, and clean energy industry. Comparable as a membership-driven networking and advocacy organization in the same clean energy space, but operating at the national level with a much larger portfolio.
• Advanced Energy United: National industry association representing advanced energy companies, including renewables. Comparable in mission (advocacy + member services for clean energy), with a broader national agenda and deeper resources.
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): National trade body representing the U.S. solar industry. Comparable as a non-profit membership organization that advocates for solar/clean energy policy and convenes industry stakeholders, though at a larger national scope.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC): State-level quasi-public economic development agency for clean energy in Massachusetts. Comparable in serving a single state's clean energy ecosystem through programming, grants, and stakeholder convening, but operating from public funding.

Direct peers

• Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA): Non-profit coalition of state clean energy programs and agencies. Comparable as a state-focused clean energy membership/network body that drives cross-state collaboration, policy support, and member education.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): Non-profit that builds the regulatory, workforce, and technical foundations for clean energy at the state level. Comparable as a clean energy non-profit providing training, credentialing, and policy expertise to industry stakeholders.
• Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA): Non-profit focused on the utility-led clean energy transition, providing research, networking, and education to utility and industry members. Highly comparable to CleanTX in serving as a member-driven convener for utilities and clean energy stakeholders.
• Conservative Energy Network: Federated network of state-based conservative clean energy advocacy groups. Closely comparable business model: local chapters, member outreach, and policy advocacy for clean energy deployment within U.S. states.
• Vote Solar: Non-profit state-level advocacy and education organization promoting solar policy across the U.S. Comparable as a mission-driven nonprofit that mobilizes state-level policy networks, though focused specifically on solar rather than full clean energy.

Others

• Halliburton Labs Energy Underground (Houston): Halliburton's energy transition accelerator program that co-presents the Energy Underground series with CleanTX. Listed as a comparable adjacent convener/investor platform for Houston energy transition startups and executives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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