Huston-Tillotson University has one more thing to be proud of – the school recently installed about 240 kilowatts of solar on campus. The solar energy systems are on three buildings – the Downs-Jones Library and the Allen-Frazier and Beard-Burrowes residence halls.

Solar energy installations at Huston-Tillotson University – by Rachel Stone

Huston-Tillotson University Green is the New Black student group with university presidet Colette Pierce Burnette and Austin Mayor Steve Adler – photo by Rachel Stone
Members of Huston-Tillotson’s Green is the New Black student organization participated in the unveiling of the solar energy installations. The group has taken on a variety of projects since its inception in 2013, including the Dumpster Project.