There are a number of clean energy bills making their way through the current Texas legislative session. Here are three that TXSES is keeping an eye on. HB 3010 by Rep. Zwiener, relating to the building code process to help reduce solar's soft costs. PDF. HB 4455 by...
By Patrice 'Pete' ParsonsExecutive Director Following the nearly complete failure of the ERCOT energy grid during Winter Storm Uri, Texans have been awaiting legislation to protect the stability of the grid. Unfortunately, the actions of the Texas Senate reflect the...
Austin, TX – The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) today announced it is part of a team that has received a contract from the Texas Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to prepare current and future students and individuals for careers in clean...
One of the more talked about energy bills filed in the current 88th legislative session, SB 857 and companion SJR 45 is raising lots of eyebrows. According to latest news reports, the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism could add up to $5.7 billion per year to our...
If you’re considering going solar, you might be wondering if your utility will compensate you for pushing electricity you’re not using back onto the grid. These customers are only billed for the ‘net’ energy they use each month. While Texas doesn’t offer statewide net...
Virtual WorkshopWednesday, February 15, 2023 Designed for local Texas rural electric cooperatives, TXSES coordinated this workshop featuring national, regional and local experts who addressed questions that co-op members and staff are asking in the current energy...
Missed our Annual Meeting? No problem. Here’s the recorded version!
Heard a lot about solar tax credits for homeowners in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Have a lot of questions about IRA but don’t know where to look? We can help!! Check out this easy-to-understand explanation of the IRA solar tax credits and how they affect...
Join TXSES and its five regional chapters for the virtual Annual Meeting on Saturday January 28, 10a-Noon.
The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) announced the election of three new members to its board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers.
This month’s Platinum Business Member profile is Nicholas Sprunck, owner/CEO of Texas Solar Cowboys, solar installer in the DFW Metroplex.
Austin, TX – Tool, Texas and Waco, Texas have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Tool and Waco are...
As we approach year’s end, I’m thinking about gratitude, more than ever, both personally and professionally. Beloved family and cherished friends notwithstanding, I have profound gratitude for TXSES and the people who make this organization the treasure that it is.
Today, when we realistically evaluate the situation concerning water, disastrous extreme weather events, melting glaciers, etc., we admit that we have some serious problems to overcome.
TXSES board member Amy Heart, who leads public policy at Sunrun, helped craft the pilot as a member of the ADER task force. She joins the Texas Power Podcast to discuss lessons learned from past weather events, talk about current market redesign efforts, and offer insights into the future for DERs in Texas.
TXSES wishes Platinum Business Member Mission Solar a very happy 10th anniversary!
By Robert Lagerblad NTREG event coordinator for the DFW Solar Tour 2022 Saturday, October 1st was a lovely day for the 2022 solar tour in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, the first tour in two years. This year’s tour was in-person. “We originally considered making this...
In his nearly three decades of public service work, Dub has been a tireless advocate for energy efficiency, clean energy and performance contracting in the public sector. Currently, treasurer of the Texas Solar Energy Society Board of Directors, Dub splits his time...
TXSES Board Chair Scot Arey suggests Texans win when all energy sources are available.
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.