Funding Opportunities TEPRI recently received a $1 million grant from Google to develop resiliency hubs, presenting potential for vendors specializing in smart infrastructure, energy resiliency, and community-focused energy solutions to partner on expanding these initiatives.

Technology Adoption With ongoing projects involving Virtual Power Plant technology in underserved communities, there are opportunities to offer innovative VPP hardware, energy management systems, and integration services aimed at scalable, community-based energy solutions.

Partnership Expansion TEPRI actively partners with local community organizations and energy stakeholders, creating a pathway for companies involved in community engagement, BIPOC-led initiatives, or local energy programs to collaborate on scalable pilots and policy development.

Research & Data As a research-driven organization focusing on equitable energy access, TEPRI may require data analytics, impact assessment tools, and research platforms, offering opportunities for tech providers specialized in data collection, visualization, and policy modeling.

Market Focus Targeting underserved and low-income communities in Texas, TEPRI’s focus areas open doors for companies offering affordable clean energy technologies, distributed energy resources, and community energy solutions tailored for high-impact social outcomes.