TXSES 2026 Priorities: Advocacy, Education, and Impact
by Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director Every morning, the solution rises over Texas. Yet too many Texans, especially low- and moderate-income (LMI) families, cannot access the cost savings, resilience, and economic opportunity that solar energy provides. At the same time, communities across our state are facing increasing grid instability, severe weather disruptions, and rising […]
Power When It Matters Most: Texas’ Backup Power Package Program
by Alison Silverstein, TXSES Board Member When the Texas Legislature created the $10 billion Texas Energy Fund in 2023 to fund new generation after Winter Storm Uri, they set aside $1.8 billion of that Fund to help qualifying entities acquire and install Texas Backup Power Packages (TBPPs) at critical facilities that support community health, safety […]
Renewable Development in the “Golden Age” of AI
by Elle Nicholson, TXSES Researcher The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence over the past few years has often been described as the “golden age” of AI. Companies have been racing to innovate, using AI to cut costs and improve efficiency. This surge in AI usage, along with an ever-growing interest in cryptocurrencies, has accelerated construction […]
Industry Spotlight: Enphase Energy
In each edition of The Solar Report, we feature one of our highly regarded Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This edition, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to new Platinum Business Members Enphase Energy and Ethan Moskowitz, Regional Sales Manager–South Central US to learn about the company’s history, mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. What inspired you to […]