Texas SB 857, Performance Credit Mechanism: who benefits?
One of the more talked about energy bills filed in the current 88th legislative session, SB 857 and companion SJR 45 is raising lots of eyebrows. According to latest news reports, the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism could add up to $5.7 billion per year to our electric bills. Billion. Annually. Debate is heated over who […]
Net Metering in Texas: What Are Your Options?
If you’re considering going solar, you might be wondering if your utility will compensate you for pushing electricity you’re not using back onto the grid. These customers are only billed for the ‘net’ energy they use each month. While Texas doesn’t offer statewide net metering, some utilities do offer it. Referred to as ‘buyback plans,’ […]
Solar Solutions for Texas Electric Cooperatives
Virtual WorkshopWednesday, February 15, 2023 Designed for local Texas rural electric cooperatives, TXSES coordinated this workshop featuring national, regional and local experts who addressed questions that co-op members and staff are asking in the current energy transition. These questions center around the rising interest in solar energy and storage and other distributed energy resources, from […]
2023 TXSES Annual Meeting Recording and Presentations
Missed our Annual Meeting? No problem. Here’s the recorded version!
Understanding the Solar Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Heard a lot about solar tax credits for homeowners in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Have a lot of questions about IRA but don’t know where to look? We can help!! Check out this easy-to-understand explanation of the IRA solar tax credits and how they affect homeowners, along with a list of resources for further details.
TXSES 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting
Join TXSES and its five regional chapters for the virtual Annual Meeting on Saturday January 28, 10a-Noon.
TXSES Announces New Board Members and Officers
The Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) announced the election of three new members to its board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers.
Texas Solar Cowboys: Platinum Business Member Profile
This month’s Platinum Business Member profile is Nicholas Sprunck, owner/CEO of Texas Solar Cowboys, solar installer in the DFW Metroplex.
Two Texas Towns Selected by the Department of Energy for $15K Solar Adoption Program
Austin, TX – Tool, Texas and Waco, Texas have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Tool and Waco are eligible to receive $15,000 if SolarAPP+ is adopted successfully. “We’re excited to see […]
‘Tis the season for gratitude
As we approach year’s end, I’m thinking about gratitude, more than ever, both personally and professionally. Beloved family and cherished friends notwithstanding, I have profound gratitude for TXSES and the people who make this organization the treasure that it is.