TXSES Today: A conversation with Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons
For the past three years, Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons has been at the helm of TXSES, carrying out the organization’s mission to educate and inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable 100% clean energy future.
How to Avoid Solar Scams!
Our friends at Austin Energy have details on their website to avoid being scammed.
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.
State Energy Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Puts Renewables on the Chopping Block
Neither the solar nor wind industries are represented on the 12-member appointed committee.
Passed, signed and delivered: the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 becomes reality!
President Biden signed the historic $739 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on August 16.
New Braunfels Utility: Distributed Energy Pathfinder
Nestled between Austin and San Antonio, the City of New Braunfels is home to some well-loved landmarks: Schlitterbahn Water Park, Natural Bridge Caverns and Gruene Hall. New Braunfels is among the 15-fastest growing cities/towns in the US and the fourth fastest-growing Texas city, adding nearly 8,000 new residents between 2020-2021. New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), established […]
Natural gas or solar? Your call.
By Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons Executive Director TXSES Since February, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Texas has been exporting more natural gas to Europe…more than ever before, leaving less gas for Texas consumers and at elevated prices. Coupled with a relentless explosion in the state’s population and record-breaking searing summer temperatures, Texas consumers have been hit with […]
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!
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.