Our Vision:

To educate and enable every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable 100% clean energy future.

Lightthouse Solar | 23.4kW PV
79.4 kWh off-grid | Houston TX

UH Science and Technology Building

About Us

TXSES supports bold solutions to educate, inspire and enable every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable, 100% clean energy future.

As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, The Texas Solar Energy Society’s guiding policy stands by the pursuit of an equitable, inclusive approach to deploying distributed solar energy.

For nearly 50 years, TXSES has been the pre-eminent statewide organization developing free thought-leading, independent, fact-based educational materials that inspire innovation, share best practices and educate decision-makers on the critical importance of sound, favorable solar policies that will grow a diverse, equitable industry; build healthy, resilient communities; support local, well-paying jobs; and lay the foundation for a 100% clean energy future for Texas, one community at a time.

TXSES Impact

The ‘big, beautiful bill’ undercut rural energy projects. Texas must step up. (Op-Ed)

Rural communities didn’t get into renewables for politics. They did it because it worked. They…

Sine Die Approaches: A Mixed Bag for Solar

By Pete Parsons, TXSES Executive Director. Sine die is fast approaching, marking the close of…

SB 819: A Threat to Renewables and Texans

By Elle Nicholson. A multitude of energy-related bills have been filed in the 89th Texas…

Solar News of Note

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,…

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…

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…

Our Generous Partners

Our long-standing partners help us fulfill our mission to inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable clean energy future. Thank you!

Austin Energy Green Building

Austin Energy Green Building

Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) cultivates innovation in building for the enrichment of the community’s environmental, economic, and human well-being. In 1991, AEGB developed the first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating the sustainability of buildings, inspiring many cities to follow. AEGB has supported TXSES’ annual Cool House Tour and other projects that make Austin a more sustainable place to live for generations to come. Learn More

Earth Share of Texas

EarthShare of Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation committed to making environmental support as easy as possible by donating through workplace payroll contribution campaigns. Since 1992, EarthShare of Texas has raised funds on behalf of more than 40 nonprofits like TXSES. TXSES is honored to be an EarthShare member charity. Learn More

Reliant Energy EcoShare™ Program

Sign up for Reliant Energy’s EcoShare™ program and a small monthly charge will be added to your electricity bill. Part of that charge will go to EarthShare of Texas, and a portion will go toward purchasing carbon offsets. Reliant EcoShare™ participants have helped raise more than a million dollars to help EarthShare of Texas support dozens of local environmental groups like TXSES. Learn More

The Texas Solar Energy Society is a member of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), the nation’s leading association of solar professionals and advocates. ASES is a catalyst and a valuable resource in the emergence and re-evolution of America’s new energy economy, in a way that deeply values the role of all stakeholders in a collaborative and transparent co-creative process. They have been shining a light on the solution since 1954. Become a member and receive Solar Today MagazineTake a tour!

Featured Platinum Business Member Projects

Freedom Solar
21kW | Austin
Lighthouse Solar
23 kW solar; 72kWh storage | Houston
Solar CenTex
16kW | Salado, Texas
Lonestar Solar Services
Atma Energy
Big Sun Solar
San Antonio

Donors

For 50 years, TXSES has been a strong voice for solar energy awareness and action at the local level. Thanks to our donors and Business Members whose financial support makes a substantial impact on our mission to ensure equitable access to solar energy for every Texan.

$500-$50,000+

Perry Ardell
Ariane Beck and Eric Sebesta
Laura Doll
Cris Eugster
Robert Foster

Elizabeth Floyd
Clifford Gladstein
Margie and John Haley
Ann Hamilton
Dave Hanson
Garry Mauro
Georgina Maldonado and Greg Hook
Robert King


Mark and Anne McKinnon
Beverly Robinson 
Charles Robinson         
Vivienne Schiffer      
Alan Schumann
Chris Tong
Boone Family Foundation
Dallas Community Foundation     
Educational Foundation of America 
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation  
The Meadows Foundation
The Mitchell Foundation   
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory