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WE ARE

Environmental Justice is Community Justice.  

OUR HIST     RY

2002

Solar Austin was founded.

2004

Austin Energy Solar Rebate Program begins.

Austin Chronicle awards Solar Austin “Best Grassroots Effort.”

2004

2011

City Of Austin becomes largest local government in the US to subscribe to 100% renewable energy for all city-owned facilities.

2013

Central TX enjoys the lowest installed solar costs in the nation (LBNL, Tracking the Sun).

2014

City of Austin sets community-wide goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Solar Austin launches Pathway to Clean Energy Careers Program.

2019

2021

Solar Austin hires its first Executive Director, Tatianna Cannon.

Solar Austin identifies new Executive leadership

2024

2023

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The Sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy. - Henry Ward Beecher

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