AISD campuses to get solar panels
Source: Austin American-Statesman Thanks to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools grant program, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) will install solar panels on 16 campuses to build more energy-efficient infrastructure at its facilities. The project, which could cost up to $15 million, is meant to reduce costs, lower the district’s carbon footprint […]
Renewable energy sets new record for electricity production in Texas
On June 25, solar power generation hit more than 1,300 megawatts setting a new all-time record. ERCOT reports show an all-time record for renewable energy generation on June 28, 2023. This is after solar power generation alone set a new record three days prior. Read the article Source: KVUE.com
Know what to do in a power outage!
Weather disasters keep coming, with bigger storms that last longer. Know what information you need and where to get it. Make an outage prep plan that works for you and your household so you can get ready and stay ready before a power outage ever happens. Check out Austin Energy’s top 10 list for outage […]
2023 Solar Car Challege Revs Up!
DYK the Solar Car Challenge, THE annual high school solar car race, is less than 3 weeks away! This year’s event, the 30th, is hosted by Oncor and Lockheed Martin. Starting on July 16 in Fort Worth, the nearly 1,400-mile race ends on July 23 in Palmdale, California. Of the 23 teams registered for this […]
National Interconnection Report: how did Texas score?
The latest state results from Freeing the Grid, the highly-regarded report from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is in. Sadly, but perhaps not surprisingly, Texas scores a ‘D’ for its interconnection policies and processes On the brighter side, this means there’s lots of room for improvement Read the full report.
SEIA’s New Consumer Education Resources Ready for Incoming Solar Customers
SEIA Press ReleaseJune 1, 2023 WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a suite of new and updated resources for consumers to meet the increase in demand for solar power created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). With the IRA’s incentives in place and energy bills weighing on family budgets, consumers […]
How solar energy is helping San Antonio businesses meet ESG goals
TXSES Platinum Business Member Big Sun Solar is helping businesses with their sustainability reporting to help illustrate their commitment to addressing ESG issues and creating long-term value for all stakeholders, attracting customers and employees. Overall, solar energy can be an effective tool for businesses looking to meet ESG goals. It can help reduce greenhouse gas […]
Legislation Update
We’ve been following three solar-related bills this session. For the most current information about any legislation, visit LegiScan. HB 3010 by Rep. Zwiener (D-45) requiring municipal/county governments to use SolarApp+ (or another online program with similar capabilities) to streamline the solar permitting process. Never had a hearing in State Affairs Committee. HB 4455 by Rep. […]
Houses of worship go solar
TXSES and Environment America hosted a panel discussion about houses of worship going solar.
Wind and solar energy saved Texans $11 billion in 2022
A detailed examination of the Texas wholesale electricity market showed wind and solar power generation saved the state approximately $11 billion in 2022. The report, led by Dr. Joshua Rhodes and produced by Ideasmiths, projects that expanding wind and solar capacity could save Texans between $6.1 billion and $15.2 billion per year. This figure marks […]