October 17, 2025

GAF Energy Moves Headquarters to Georgetown, Texas

News Summary

GAF Energy is relocating its headquarters from San José, California, to Georgetown, Texas, with a planned move on December 13. This shift is inspired by better market opportunities in Texas and follows the company’s expansion, including a manufacturing facility opened in 2022. However, the move comes with layoffs affecting 138 employees in California. The decision aligns with GAF’s strategy to streamline operations and target growth in solar energy, amidst a trend of tech companies relocating to Texas.

California – GAF Energy, a company specializing in the manufacturing of roof shingles integrated with solar panels, announced its decision to relocate its headquarters from San José, California, to Georgetown, Texas, effective December 13. This transition will result in the layoff of 138 employees based in California, including technicians, engineers, and managers, marking a significant shift for the company.

The relocation decision is driven by the pursuit of better market opportunities available in Texas, rather than any grievances toward California’s business landscape. This move comes on the heels of rising operational costs and changing dynamics in the solar energy sector.

The San José headquarters, established in 2021, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative solar products. However, both in-person and remote employees at the site will be impacted by the closure. As mandated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the company has filed a mass layoff notification requiring a 60-day notice period before the employment terminations take effect.

A spokesperson for GAF Energy expressed gratitude for the contributions of the San José team and underscored the company’s commitment to supporting affected employees during this transition. While the San José plant will cease research and manufacturing operations, GAF Energy plans to continue selling its products in California.

Situated in Georgetown, Texas, touted as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, GAF Energy’s move aligns with the broader trend of technology companies relocating their headquarters from California to Texas. Notable firms like Tesla, Oracle, and Charles Schwab have made similar transitions recently, drawn by the state’s competitive business climate.

In 2022, GAF Energy established a manufacturing facility in Texas to enhance its expansion efforts, signaling a strategic shift to focus on key markets for solar energy projects serving both builders and homeowners. The company’s innovative product approach, which integrates solar panels into shingles instead of installing them on top of roofs, is intended to offer a more practical solution for solar energy adoption.

Despite the reported challenges for businesses operating in California, experts assert that the state still offers unmatched advantages in terms of talent, investment, and infrastructure. However, changes in incentives and support for solar companies at both federal and state levels have raised concerns across the industry.

This significant transition signifies more than just a change in location. It reflects the dynamic nature of the solar market and the adaptations companies must undertake to thrive amid evolving market conditions. GAF Energy’s move is not only a restructuring of its operational footprint but also an indication of the shifting landscape in the renewable energy sector.

As GAF Energy prepares for its upcoming relocation, the fate of the 138 employees affected remains uncertain, disenfranchising a segment of the workforce amidst a continuing evolution within the solar energy industry and the business community at large.

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