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 […]
Industry Spotlight: Big Sun 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 Big Sun Solar‘s Co-founder and President Jason Pittman to learn about the company’s mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. Origins and Leadership Big Sun Solar was founded in San Antonio with […]
Solar Energy Technologies Office | Resources for Consumers
These resources, compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), cover a wide variety of topics, from the process of choosing and installing a solar energy system, to understanding how it impacts the value of a home. Learn more below. Learn how to save on solar and review federal solar tax credit resources. […]
Industry Spotlight: Inclusive Prosperity Capital
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 Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) Smart-E Loan Program National Director Madeline Priest to learn about the company’s mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. Origins and Leadership Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc. (IPC) is […]
A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar
A guide for U.S. homeowners on the process of getting rooftop solar panels from the U.S. Solar Energy Technologies Office. (August 4, 2021) So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs […]
EarthShare Texas: Member Organization Job Opportunities (ongoing)
Ready to turn your love for the environment into a fulfilling career? EarthShare Texas (ESTX) is excited to announce a wide variety of job opportunities from its member organizations working on conservation, sustainability, and environmental protection in the Lone Star State! Whether you’re just starting out in the green workforce or looking for a new […]
Austin Energy Launches New Solar Standard Offer Program
Austin Energy has launched a new solar program that is the first of it’s kind in the industry. The Solar Standard Offer Program will let commercial customers lease out their rooftops and/or parking lots for solar installations—at no cost to themselves—and to be compensated for the solar power generated. The program will allow property owners […]
Industry Spotlight: Solar CenTex
In each Solar Report newsletter, we feature one of our esteemed Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This month, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to Solar CenTex CEO Howard “Scot” Arey—past member of the TXSES Board of Directors and active long-term supporter—to delve into the company’s mission, accomplishments, and its impacts on its Central Texas customers. […]
TXSES 2024 End-of-Year Recap
Reflecting back on 2024, it has been a busy year full of change, promise and accomplishment for TXSES. Our fearless leader, Patrice “Pete” Parsons, has her hands in so many amazing projects at once, that our heads spin and it’s hard to understand how she does it all. From staffing changes, to events and conferences, […]