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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
Going Solar in 2024. Who Do You Trust?
by Patrice 'Pete' Parsons, TXSES Executive Director According to a recent Forbes article, nearly 90% Of Americans couldn’t be more ecstatic about their rooftop solar system. In fact, some 83% of those homeowners are raving to friends and family about how happy they...
Holt Renewables: Industry Highlight
As a benefit of being a TXSES Platinum Business Member, we highlight the member’s company in our newsletter. For the March newsletter, we sat down with Kevin Chavez, operations officer/manager of Holt Renewables, an engineering, procurement and construction firm for...
Project Manager/Customer Service
The Solar Cowboys 205A Executive Way Desoto, Texas 75115 469.399.0009 TECL# 36304 Job Description: The purpose of this position is to provide support to The Solar Cowboys by handling any customer-facing interactions as well as represent our core values to anyone...
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Industry Spotlight: Longhorn Solar
We regularly highlight one of our esteemed Platinum Business Members with an exclusive interview in the TXSES newsletter. This month, TXSES Communications Director Tamara Kowalski reached out to Longhorn Solar CEO Louis Petrik, who is also on the TXSES Board of...
Solar in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
by Patrice "Pete" Parsons, TXSES Executive Director The devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl this summer left millions of Texans reeling, including nearly 3 million in the Houston area who were without power in 100+ degree temperatures, with many still out weeks...
TXSES Study Finds Solar Owners Shortchanged by 78% of their Worth
by Ethan Miller According to a new study commissioned by the Texas Solar Energy Society and produced by Dunsky Energy and Climate Advisors, the value of solar (VOS) is experiencing externalities. Externalities, according to the International Monetary Fund, are a...
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)