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New Solar Sales Rules Proposed by TDLR–Comments Now Closed

TXSES has been working with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) on new…

TXSES 2026 Priorities: Advocacy, Education, and Impact

by Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director Every morning, the solution rises over Texas. Yet…

Power When It Matters Most: Texas’ Backup Power Package Program

by Alison Silverstein, TXSES Board Member When the Texas Legislature created the $10 billion Texas…

Renewable Development in the “Golden Age” of AI

by Elle Nicholson, TXSES Researcher The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence over the past few…

Industry Spotlight: Enphase Energy

In each edition of The Solar Report, we feature one of our highly regarded Platinum Business Members with…

TXSES Participating in Amplify Austin Day

TXSES is excited to participate in Amplify Austin Day for the first time this year!…

TXSES 2026 Annual Member Meeting

January 31, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM | Virtual The 2026 Annual Member Meeting recording…

TXSES 2025 Year in Review

A Year of Momentum, Resilience, and Community As 2025 comes to a close, we at…

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…

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%…

Closing the Loop: The Rise of Solar Panel Recycling

by Elle Nicholson, TXSES A common concern about solar energy is that the technology is…

Beyond Panels: Innovations Driving the Next Era of Solar (Op-Ed)

by Jadyn Winsett, Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation Texas has gotten about 14% of its…