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GAF Energy to Close San Jose Headquarters and Relocate to Texas

The company points to shrinking solar incentives, steering focus to faster-growing Texas markets.

FILE: Solar cell panels are shown on a house’s roof. Unlike these traditional panels, GAF Energy makes solar tech that is directly embedded in roof shingles.
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In this photo illustration, GAF Energy’s logo is seen on a smartphone screen.
GAF Energy logo at the entrance to the solar roof company’s headquarters at 5981 Optical Ct. in San Jose. (George Avalos / Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • A state WARN filing dated Oct. 9 confirms the San Jose shutdown on Dec. 13 at a facility opened in 2021 for research, development and manufacturing.
  • The closure will eliminate 138 jobs, including in-person staff and remote employees who report to the San Jose site.
  • GAF Energy will centralize manufacturing, operations and R&D at its Georgetown, Texas headquarters, where it opened a plant in May 2024.
  • Company statements cite tightened industry economics, including a shortened federal residential tax credit and reduced California incentives.
  • Faster housing growth in Texas, which accounted for 15% of U.S. new home permits in 2024 per Realtor.com, is presented as a key demand driver.