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 […]
Holt Renewables: Industry Highlight
As a benefit of being a TXSES Platinum Business Member, we highlight the member’s company in our newsletter. For the March newsletter, we sat down with Kevin Chavez, operations officer/manager of Holt Renewables, an engineering, procurement and construction firm for commercial solar projects nationwide. Here’s our conversation. Steven Ugalde: Hi Kevin. Thanks for carving out […]
AISD campuses to get solar panels
Source: Austin American-Statesman Thanks to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew America’s Schools grant program, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) will install solar panels on 16 campuses to build more energy-efficient infrastructure at its facilities. The project, which could cost up to $15 million, is meant to reduce costs, lower the district’s carbon footprint […]
Renewable energy sets new record for electricity production in Texas
On June 25, solar power generation hit more than 1,300 megawatts setting a new all-time record. ERCOT reports show an all-time record for renewable energy generation on June 28, 2023. This is after solar power generation alone set a new record three days prior. Read the article Source: KVUE.com
Op-Ed: Solar Power Shining Through the Texas Heat, No Thanks to Texas Cities
As Texans hunkered down again from a “reserve capacity energy shortage” this week, one thing was clear: Texans who invested in solar helped the electric grid keep us cool.
Meet the TXSES Interns!
Here at TXSES, we’re fortunate to have interns who are learning the non-profit and solar industry worlds at the same time.
Announcing the New TXSES Website!
At long last!! After a few months of focused work and countless tweaks, we’re delighted to officially announce our remodeled website at www.txses.org.