About us

Solar Austin is a nonprofit organization committed to diveristy, equity, and inclusion, ensuring the benefits of clean energy reach all of Austin, ever since 2002.

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.

Our approach

We advance the clean energy transition by:

Providing community connections.
Facilitating donated solar installations.
Advocating for robust solar policies and programs.

PV projects

Solar Austin offers donated solar energy installations to local nonprofits as best 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.

Policy

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.

Events

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 organisations. We aim to provide a space where neighbours can connect with the local solar industry.