TXSES 2026 Priorities: Advocacy, Education, and Impact
by Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director Every morning, the solution rises over Texas. Yet too many Texans, especially low- and moderate-income (LMI) families, cannot access the cost savings, resilience, and economic opportunity that solar energy provides. At the same time, communities across our state are facing increasing grid instability, severe weather disruptions, and rising […]
Industry Spotlight: Enphase Energy
In each edition of The Solar Report, we feature one of our highly regarded Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This edition, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to new Platinum Business Members Enphase Energy and Ethan Moskowitz, Regional Sales Manager–South Central US to learn about the company’s history, mission, accomplishments, and impacts on customers. What inspired you to […]
TXSES Participating in Amplify Austin Day
TXSES is excited to participate in Amplify Austin Day for the first time this year! Starting Wednesday, March 4th, at 6:00pm, this 24-hour annual day of giving amplifies philanthropic impact across central Texas. BONUS: Since it is our first year participating, TXSES qualifies for a “First Year Member” prize! Help us win by donating to […]
TXSES 2026 Annual Member Meeting
January 31, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM | Virtual Join us for TXSES’s 2026 Annual Member Meeting! 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 email with Zoom link to attend. […]
TXSES Partnering with ASES for Solar 2026 in Austin
SAVE THE DATE! October 19–21, 2026 • Palmer Events Center • Austin, TX (In Person Only) Call for Abstracts Extended! * Submit Extended Abstract by March 6, 2026 * TXSES is proud to announce that we are partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for the SOLAR 2026 conference, which will be held in Austin during TXSES’s landmark 50th anniversary year! “Celebrating […]
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 […]
The End of the Residential Solar Tax Credit—and the Path Forward
By Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director When Congress and the president cut the 30% residential solar tax credit last July—ending it ten years ahead of schedule—it sent shockwaves through the solar industry. Homeowners and installers alike have been racing to get systems energized before December 31st, knowing it’s their last chance to claim the […]
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 […]
TXSES on Turning 50: Recent Wins & Moving Forward
By Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director I hope you all have had a great summer. Although this summer has not been quite as hot as the last few, it’s still plenty darn hot and we have still been seeing a sharp pull on the Texas grid because of it. Despite the power drain caused […]