Empowering communities through clean energy
Our mission
Solar Austin’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy in Central Texas and expand everyone’s access to the benefits of solar energy to mitigate climate change, while creating a healthy community and supporting a strong local economy.
Solar Austin offers donated solar energy installations to local nonprofits as best as we can. We also assist Austinites interested in purchasing or hosting a solar energy system at their property by providing information about local programs and incentives and answering questions about proposals from solar companies.
Solar Austin works to expand and improve local solar policies and programs run by Austin Energy and other local utilities. We work collaboratively with utility staff and also advocate at the Austin City Council to achieve the best possible outcomes for the Austin community.
Solar Austin promotes a healthy solar industry by creating and sharing fun and educational community-building events such as happy hours, solar tours, and events from other like-minded organizations. We aim to provide a space where neighbors can connect with the local solar industry.
Upcoming events
Solar Austin aims to be a platform for the solar community to learn, relate, network, and grow. Our community members include industry experts, local leaders, and neighbors who are curious about all things solar.
Join us in one of our future events:
Solar installation for BikeTexas
More info coming soon!
Solar Installation for Vox Veniae & Keep Austin Fed
More info coming soon!
Finding Opportunity after the OBBB
A panel discussion on Solar's next steps after Congress' reconcilation bill.
Fall 2025
More info coming soon!
Suggest an Event
Do you have an idea for a clean energy event or a speaker you think would be good for one of our events?
Join the Cause
Thank you for your interest in supporting Solar Austin.
We’d like to do a lot, and we won’t be able to without your support.
Please continue reading to learn more about opportunities to increase our impact in your communities and consider supporting us.
Volunteer
Solar Austin boasts diverse ways to plug in and support solar energy in your community. Help out with:
- Photography.
- Marketing social media.
- Grant writing.
- Policy advocacy.
Give Funds
The best way to support Solar Austin’s efforts is to contribute financially. With your help we can do more:
- Community education
- Donated solar installations for nonprofits
- Events
- Advocacy
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at Solar Austin
Solar Austin makes access to the benefits of solar energy more equitable and reaches a diverse cross-section of the community. Our organization aims to embody environmental justice, equity, and Inclusion in our work. We work to address inequalities by educating the community, advocating for a diverse array of solar programs that will make solar accessible to as many customers as possible, and by donating solar installations to nonprofits who don’t have the resources to invest in clean energy themselves. We work to make the benefits of solar as accessible as possible for all, while supporting a rapid transition to renewable energy for the sake of current and future generations.
Testimonials
