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 Directors, to learn about the origins of the company, their mission & outlook, and […]
Op-Ed: “More Rooftop Solar, Less Red Tape”
Photo by NewSaetiew / Getty Images Dallas Should Adopt Department of Energy App to Speed Solar Permitting. TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons co-wrote this excellent article published in The Dallas Morning News with Ian Seamans of Environment Texas. Power outages affecting 325,000 people in southeast Texas and 650,000 in North Texas at the end of May were a further […]
Industry Spotlight: Krannich Solar
Each month, we highlight one of our esteemed Business Members with an exclusive interview in the TXSES newsletter. This month, TXSES Marketing Outreach Coordinator Steven Ùgalde spoke with Chloe Rousseau from our newest Platinum Member, Krannich Solar, to learn about the origins of the company’s newest branch in Texas, aspirations, and outlook, revealing their impressive journey […]
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 event aimed to empower participants with the skills they need to kickstart their journey in the solar […]
Industry Spotlight: Axis Solar
Each month we highlight one of our esteemed Business Members with an interview in our newsletter. This month, we feature Platinum Business Member, Axis Solar. TXSES Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Steven Ùgalde reached out to Axis Solar CEO Graeme Walker for a chat about their business, vision, accomplishments, projects and more. Thank you for sharing […]
Protecting Yourself from the ‘Other Guys’ – Op-Ed by TXSES ED “Pete” Parsons
“There are a lot of great solar installers in the industry who provide reliable products to build affordable arrays with quality and skill. However, from time to time, we hear reports of the ‘other guys’ – the companies that are in it to make a quick buck and move on to the next sale.” TXSES […]
Solar Panel Consumer Information from TDLR
A company can sell a solar panel system without holding an electrical license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), but the homeowner or business owner would need to find a licensed electrician to do the installation. Do not hire an unlicensed solar installer or unlicensed electrician to install your panels – your […]