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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
Penalizing Solar Homeowners Is Not Good Public Policy
By Howard ‘Scot’ Arey Potential anti-solar policies at the Pedernales Electric Coop (PEC) threaten to derail future distributed solar in PEC’s service territory, the rural electric cooperative that serves more meters than any other U.S. co-op. With a little less than...
Build San Antonio Green
BREAKING: Build San Antonio Green, our San Antonio TXSES chapter, receives the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy! Each year, EPA honors a group of businesses and organizations...
Solar Policy Update 87(R) Legislative Session
If it's an odd-numbered year, the Texas legislature is in session. A confluence of clamor and mayhem with thousands of bills filed (more than 7,000 this session), each session has its own unique personality. Back in July 2020, State Comptroller Glen Hegar projected a...
TXSES Impact
Clean Energy Legislation Update
HB 3010. Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45). HB 3010, requiring municipal/county governments to use SolarApp+ (or another online program with similar capabilities) to streamline the solar permitting process, is currently stalled. Referred to House State Affairs committee on...
Automated Permitting Speeds U.S. Solar Adoption
NREL 5/3/23 Most rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems are required to go through a permitting process implemented by local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), such as community or county governments. But, as rooftop PV becomes more efficient and accessible, it is...
Educating and Training the Texas Solar Workforce
Since 2016, the not-for-profit Green Careers Dallas (GCD) has been helping those in greatest need of access become part of Texas’ rapidly growing solar workforce. Under the visionary leadership of Tracy Wallace, disadvantaged communities in Dallas now have...
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)