The Solar Reflector
Newsletter of the Texas Solar Energy Society-April 2014 |
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Focused Energy's LG and
Enphase Roadshow:
Austin
Focused Energy will be joining their partners LG and Enphase, along with the Texas Solar Energy Society in Austin. They are looking forward to meeting with you to learn more about your business and the local market dynamics in the Austin area. All proceeds benefit the Texas Solar Energy Society. MORE
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2014 Solar Car Challenge
July 16-25
The 2014 Solar Car Challenge hosted by Austin Energy is a hybrid closed-track/cross-country event, spending two days at the world famous Texas Motor Speedway near Ft. Worth then heading out on the road to Austin. Come share the fun... meet the kids and see their solar cars. MORE
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One environment,one simple way to care for it. Your gift through workplace giving supports three dozen Texas environmental charities. Reliant Energy generously supports EarthShare Texas through their EcoShare Program |
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Chairman's Corner
Scot Arey
The Texas Solar Energy Society board of directors is undertaking a review of its core mission and strategy because the time is right to "renew our vows" with the Texas public and the ever-expanding Texas solar community. Texas solar is no longer in a "will it happen" environment; instead we're facing a "how fast will it grow" world. That's great news and it's because of the work and efforts of you, policy-makers, and industry leaders, both large and small, that Texas solar projects are headlining the industry publications.
So it's appropriate for the board and our executive director to look inward to ensure we're supporting this next stage of solar development. With the new board elections in January, and through board and sub-committee meetings over the past two months, we're proud to announce a revised mission statement for the society:
Educate citizens on the value of solar energy for their homes and in their communities, empower them to make informed decisions, and encourage them to connect with professional Texas solar businesses.
These core themes reflect what we want to be for Texas. MORE
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Tell Us Your Story
Win a Waka Waka Solar Light & Charger TXSES will be giving a Waka Waka Solar Light & Power to two solar enthusiasts: You were the first to install solar- Has your solar installation inspired a neighbor, friend or family member to also install a system on their roof or in their yard? You chose solar because of someone you know- Was your decision to install inspired by a neighbor, family or friend?
Tell us your story. Good news travels faster between the people you know. Studies across the country show that a homeowner considering solar makes the final decision twice as quickly if a neighbor, friend or family member has solar. The last published report puts solar adoption between 'I think I might...' to 'I did it...' at 8 months if that person has no personal contacts to someone with solar. That drops to 4 months if the potential adopter knows another with solar.
Entries must be no longer than 150 words and received at info@txses.orgby June 15. With your permission, we'd like to post the winning stories in the Summer Solar Reflector.
Make Texas the solar power state it's meant to be before the federal tax credit expires December 31, 2016!
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April is Earth Month and There are So Many Opportunities to Learn About Solar Energy
 NORTH TEXAS-The members of the North Texas Renewable Energy Group ( NTREG) appear to forgo sleep in April. They have two solar trailers that provide power to several musical venues, while the members of NTREG fan out to the community Earth Day programs of North Texas, demystifying the benefits of solar and encouraging its adoption. Read about the venues where you can find these tireless folks and don't miss an opportunity to visit Texas' only operating solar panel manufacturing facility, 1SolTech, April 12! MoreSAN ANTONIO- Solar San Antonio looks forward to seeing you at Fiesta Earth Day on April 12. Visit their booth! These are the folks who make solar happen in the city! And it's not too early to start thinking about an "Evening Under the Stars" May 15, Solar San Antonio's annual fundraiser. This year's dinner is a celebration of the late Bill Sinkin's legacy of civic leadership and his focus on solar energy.  HOUSTON - The Houston Renewable Energy Group ( HREG) lists six important events for April, starting with The Energy Sustainability Fair April 11, a guest lecture by climate change expert Bill McKibben of 365.org April 21, and wraps up the month with a Solar Energy System Workshop April 25. This is the Energy City, and HREG members are making sure that includes solar. Read about all the events planned for April here, including their quarterly meeting.
AUSTIN - Solar Austin is diligent about its watchdog responsibility to ensure that the city lives up to its international reputation as a renewable energy innovator. Their April 16 Happy Hour will feature a presentation on Austin's belated entry into the community solar arena. If you live in a tree shaded home or an apartment, this is your opportunity to generate solar power. More
DALLAS- TXSES will join Public Citizen at EarthDay Texas in Fair Park April 26 & 27 to promote our collaboration, Solarize Texas .
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The Solar Reflector is a publication of the
Texas Solar Energy Society
The Texas Solar Energy Society, a 501(c)(3), was founded in 1976 as a non-profit organization created to increase awareness for the potential of solar and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of sustainable and non-polluting resources.
Chairman - Howard Scot Arey
Executive Director - Lucy Stolzenburg
Editor - Lucy Stolzenburg 
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Thanks to Our Sponsors
Visit www.txses.org for a list of all our business supporters. We thank all of our members, both business and individual, for supporting our mission to educate Texans on the value of solar and encourage its adoption through local Texas businesses.
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