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 […]
Protecting Yourself from the ‘Other Guys’ – Op-Ed by TXSES ED “Pete” Parsons
“There are a lot of great solar installers in the industry who provide reliable products to build affordable arrays with quality and skill. However, from time to time, we hear reports of the ‘other guys’ – the companies that are in it to make a quick buck and move on to the next sale.” TXSES […]
Going Solar in 2024. Who Do You Trust?
by Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons, TXSES Executive Director According to a recent Forbes article, nearly 90% Of Americans couldn’t be more ecstatic about their rooftop solar system. In fact, some 83% of those homeowners are raving to friends and family about how happy they are. They installed them for a variety of reasons: energy independence (with […]
Choosing an Installer: 10 Things to Know
If you’re looking to install solar onto your home or business but feel
overwhelmed at the number of installer options available to you, TXSES is here
to help. We’ve put together a list of the top ten factors to consider when
making the decision on which installer to go with.
Solar Panel Consumer Information from TDLR
A company can sell a solar panel system without holding an electrical license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), but the homeowner or business owner would need to find a licensed electrician to do the installation. Do not hire an unlicensed solar installer or unlicensed electrician to install your panels – your […]