Solar panels next to University of Houston Downtown Science and Technology building.

Our Vision:

To educate and enable every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable 100% clean energy future.

Lighthouse Solar | 23.4kW PV
79.4 kWh off-grid | Houston TX

UH Science and Technology Building

About Us

TXSES supports bold solutions to educate, inspire and enable every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable, 100% clean energy future.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, The Texas Solar Energy Society’s guiding policy stands by the pursuit of an equitable, inclusive approach to deploying distributed solar energy.

For more than four decades, TXSES has been the pre-eminent statewide organization developing free thought-leading, independent, fact-based educational materials that inspire innovation, share best practices and educate decision-makers on the critical importance of sound, favorable solar policies that will grow a diverse, equitable industry; build healthy, resilient communities; support local, well-paying jobs; and lay the foundation for a 100% clean energy future for Texas, one community at a time.

TXSES Impact

Aerial view of homes with rooftop solar.

Solar: Keeping the Power On. What’s Next?

By Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director As we near the end of the hottest…
Servers in a data center.

The Explosive Energy Demand from AI, Data Centers & Crypto on Texas’ Grid

By Elle Nicholson Data centers are on the rise in Texas due to a variety…
Tree fallen on a home after a hurricane.

Smart Inverters: Strengthening Grids Against Hurricanes and Power Outages

By Mohammad Alkhatib On July 8, 2024, Hurricane Beryl swept through Texas, leaving approximately 2.2…

Solar News Of Note

Cover for TXSES Report "Texas Grid Reliability: 2022 Interruption Cost Analysis.

TXSES Report: “Texas Grid Reliability: 2022 Interruption Cost Analysis”

TXSES’s new report analyzes the economic impact of grid service interruptions caused by extreme weather…
House with rooftop solar panels.

New Value of Solar Study: Rooftop Solar Cuts Costs for the Texas Grid

TXSES commissioned a new study quantifying grid-stabilizing value and cost savings of rooftop solar For…
Solar panels on apartments with Austin skyline in background.

Solar for All Coalition Awarded $250 Million EPA Funding for Solar Across Texas

TXSES is pleased to announce that the Texas Solar for All Coalition, of which TXSES…

Our Generous Partners

Our long-standing partners help us fulfill our mission to inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable clean energy future. Thank you!

Austin Energy Green Building

Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) cultivates innovation in building for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic, and human well-being. In 1991, AEGB developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, inspiring many cities to follow. AEGB has supported TXSES’ annual Cool House Tour and other projects that make Austin a more sustainable place to live for generations to come. Learn More

Earth Share of Texas

EarthShare of Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation committed to making environmental support as easy as possible by donating through workplace payroll contribution campaigns. Since 1992, EarthShare of Texas has raised funds on behalf of more than 40 nonprofits like TXSES. TXSES is honored to be an EarthShare member charity. Learn More

Reliant Energy EcoShare Program

Sign up for Reliant Energy’s EcoShare™ program and a small monthly charge will be added to your electricity bill. Part of that charge will go to EarthShare of Texas, and a portion will go toward purchasing carbon offsets. Reliant EcoShare™ participants have helped raise more than a million dollars to help EarthShare of Texas support dozens of local environmental groups like TXSES. Learn More


The Texas Solar Energy Society is a member of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), the nation’s leading association of solar professionals and advocates. ASES is a catalyst and a valuable resource in the emergence and re-evolution of America’s new energy economy, in a way that deeply values the role of all stakeholders in a collaborative and transparent co-creative process. They have been shining a light on the solution since 1954. Become a member and receive Solar Today Magazine. Take a tour!

Featured Platinum Business Member Projects

21kW | AustinFreedom Solar
23 kW solar; 72kWh storage | HoustonLighthouse Solar

16kW | Salado, Texas

Solar CenTex

Rooftop solar panels on a home.

Lonestar Solar Services

Axis Solar

Donors

For more than four decades, TXSES has been a strong voice for solar energy awareness and action at the local level. Thanks to our donors whose financial support makes a substantial impact on our mission to ensure equitable access to solar energy for every Texan.

$500-$50,000+

Ariane Beck and Eric Sebesta
Carolyn Chipman Evans and Brent Evans
Laura Doll
Michael Ebers
Elizabeth Floyd
Robert Foster
Clifford Gladstein
Michael and Jane Gladstein
Margie and John Haley          
Ann Hamilton
Dave Hanson 
Georgina Maldonado and Greg Hook
Robert King
Jack Martin

Garry Mauro 
Mark McKinnon
Vic and Mary McNally
Michael Osborne
Beverly Robinson          
Vivienne Schiffer      
Alan Schumann
Boone Family Foundation
Dallas Community Foundation     
Educational Foundation of America 
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation  
The Meadows Foundation
The Mitchell Foundation   
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory