TXSES 2026 Annual Member Meeting
January 31, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM | Virtual The 2026 Annual Member Meeting recording is now available! See recording and slides here. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]