Solar and wind energy saved Texas customers more than $7 billion in 2022… so far
Renewables are on track to save Texans $11 billion total this year, reports University of Texas Austin research scientist, IdeaSmiths executive and former TXSES board member Joshua Rhodes,
TXSES Board Member Karl Rábago Talks Solar on KRLD
TXSES oard member, renewable energy expert and all-around marvelous human, Karl Rabago, talks with KRLD AM’s Mitch Carr about the rise of and massive potential for solar in Texas.
Texas PUCT Project No . 53911 | Aggregated Distributed Energy Resources (ADER) ERCOT Pilot
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is developing a pilot project to investigate how distributed energy resources can boost electric reliability.
Solar energy is working, but red tape across Texas cities remain
In the middle of a heat wave, this renewable source is helping to offset the increased need for energy with help from the sun.
Looking to fund your clean energy project?
Been thinking about going solar? With solar panels at attractive prices, the time to invest in clean energy solutions has never been better!
Texas Scores Big with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Source: Environment Texas November 6, 2021 The U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-206 last night to build a bridge to a brighter future by passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Friday. This major bipartisan package will improve Texas’ transportation and power infrastructure and ensure clean water over the coming decades. Up next: a budget […]
The PACE of Texas Solar
By Dub Taylor, Chief Operating Officer Texas PACE Authority The demand for solar in Texas is exploding as costs continue to decline and property owners are increasingly aware of solar options that reduce power consumption, demand and enhance resiliency. While solar has both immediate and long-term benefits, the initial capital costs can be a barrier […]
Advanced Energy Perspectives: A Stormy Post-Crisis Legislative Session Yields Wins for Advanced Energy in Texas
With permission, by Suzanne Bertin and Erica Glenn for Advanced Energy Economy, June 3, 2021 It was a dark and stormy session for the Texas legislature, dominated by electric power issues surfaced by Winter Storm Uri. With the Texas electricity system under more scrutiny – and more up for grabs – than at any time since […]
Become Part of our TXSES Regional Chapter Family!
As the Texas chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, TXSES has spent the last four decades working to educate and inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable 100% clean energy future. But we don’t do it alone. Our five regional chapters in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San […]
Solar and the 87th Texas Legislature: how’d we do?
by Luke Metzger More Texans are going solar every day. Texas currently has enough solar energy capacity installed to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Yet we’re still not even close to reaching solar’s potential. Every year, enough sunlight shines on Texas to provide 100 times more power than we need. Unfortunately, […]