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Because we envision a world where our children will grow up in a clean, safe climate, TXSES supports bold solutions to educate and inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of an equitable, 100% clean energy future.
For more than four decades, 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 the industry; protect clean air; build healthy, resilient communities; support local, well-paying jobs; and lay the foundation for building a strong solar foundation for a 100% clean energy future for Texas, one community at a time.
Solar News Of Note
Solar for All Coalition Awarded $250 Million EPA Funding for Solar Across Texas
TXSES is pleased to announce that the Texas Solar for All Coalition, of which TXSES is a participant, was awarded nearly $250 million in grant funding on Earth Day to deliver residential solar to more than 46,000 low-income and disadvantaged communities and households...
Empowering the Future: Voices from a Solar Installation Training Program
by Steven Ùgalde, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Recently, I had the privilege of attending a solar installation training program, where prospective students gathered to learn how to properly install solar panels. Organized by Green Careers Texas, this two-day...
Understanding the Cost of Grid Interruptions in Texas
By Ethan Miller and Mohammed Alkhabtib In our ongoing commitment to strengthen Texas’s energy infrastructure, the Texas Solar Energy Society is proud to update our members on a crucial initiative. Spearheaded by our research team, we have embarked on a project to...
TXSES Impact
2025: What Can We Expect in the 89th Texas Legislature? (Updated)
By Patrice “Pete” Parsons, TXSES Executive Director We are saying goodbye to a very busy, yet successful 2024, and are just as energized by the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2025. There is plenty to tackle. Although in many ways, last year marked some...
On the Horizon: Streamlined Regulation for Small-Scale Solar
by Elle Nicholson TXSES is working on a new regulatory development that should improve the solar installation process for homeowners and smaller companies in Texas, if implemented. As distributed energy has increased in popularity throughout the state, the Public...
Industry Spotlight: Solar CenTex
In each Solar Report newsletter, we feature one of our esteemed Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview. This month, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to Solar CenTex CEO Howard “Scot” Arey—past member of the TXSES Board of...
Our Generous Partners
Thanks to our long-standing partners who 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 (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 supports TXSES for the annual Cool House Tour and other projects that make Austin a more sustainable place to live for generations to come.
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.
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.
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 Magazine. Take a tour!
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Farmer Brittany Staie of Sprout City Farms, and farm manager at, picks tomatoes which have been growing at Jack’s Solar Garden. Jack’s is a 1.2-MW, five-acre community solar farm and is the largest agrivoltaic research project in the U.S. The solar project was designed and built by Namasté Solar. (Photo by Werner Slocum / NREL)