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 […]
TXSES Participating in Amplify Austin Day
TXSES is excited to participate in Amplify Austin Day for the first time this year! Starting Wednesday, March 4th, at 6:00pm, this 24-hour annual day of giving amplifies philanthropic impact across central Texas. BONUS: Since it is our first year participating, TXSES qualifies for a “First Year Member” prize! Help us win by donating to […]
TXSES 2026 Annual Member Meeting
January 31, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM | Virtual Join us for TXSES’s 2026 Annual Member Meeting! All TXSES members and donors are invited to attend our Annual Member Meeting as we kick off an exciting new year for solar energy in Texas! TXSES members and donors will receive an email with Zoom link to attend. […]
TXSES Partnering with ASES for Solar 2026 in Austin
SAVE THE DATE! October 19–21, 2026 • Palmer Events Center • Austin, TX (In Person Only) Call for Abstracts Extended! * Submit Extended Abstract by March 6, 2026 * TXSES is proud to announce that we are partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for the SOLAR 2026 conference, which will be held in Austin during TXSES’s landmark 50th anniversary year! “Celebrating […]
TXSES 2025 Year in Review
A Year of Momentum, Resilience, and Community As 2025 comes to a close, we at Texas Solar Energy Society are reflecting on an impactful year defined by progress, partnership, and perseverance. Together, we made meaningful advancements—bringing industry leaders, advocates, and supporters together; strengthening consumer protections; and navigating unexpected challenges along the way. Throughout it all, […]
How Does Texas’ Third-Party Rooftop Solar Permitting Law Work?
SB1202 gives homeowners a powerful new tool to bypass long delays from local authorities, making it easier to get clean, resilient home power. By Ian SeamansCity Hall AdvocateEnvironment Texas Research & Policy Center The adoption of solar energy in Texas is getting a major boost! Thanks to Senate Bill 1202, which passed in the 89th Texas […]
Industry Spotlight: SolarAPP Foundation
In each Solar Report newsletter, we feature one of our highly regarded Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This month, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to new Platinum Business Members SolarAPP Foundation and Head of Marketing Amanda Brodbaek to learn about the company’s history, mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. Please tell us about the SolarAPP Foundation’s […]
Industry Spotlight: Mission Solar
In each Solar Report newsletter, we feature one of our highly regarded Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This month, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to Mission Solar President Sam Martens to learn about the company’s mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. Origins and Leadership Mission Solar was founded in San Antonio over a decade ago to bring […]
Solar Legislation Passed in Texas’s 89th Legislative Session
Three major solar-related laws that TXSES worked on getting passed in the last Texas legislative session went into effect on September 1, 2025. One was on streamlining solar permitting (SB 1202) and two were on consumer protection (SB 1697 & SB 1036). Details for each are laid out below. Permitting – SB 1202 Streamlines permitting […]
Solar Tax Credits Are Under Threat in Congress
The Residential Clean Energy Credit, also known as the Section 25D tax credit, is a 30% federal tax credit available to homeowners who install rooftop solar. It is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income taxes an individual owes, making solar installations much more affordable. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the credit was set to […]