Solar company in tarrant county

Will solar energy help Tarrant County attract businesses?

Brandy O’Quinn, a former TechFW executive and current leader of the North Texas Electric Transportation Compact, said expanding solar and renewable energy will help Tarrant County attract businesses. The program will help low-income residents reduce utility bills that have surged because of extreme weather and climate change, O’Quinn said.

Will Tarrant County get federal solar funds?

After more than a month of back-and-forth debate, Tarrant County will join a coalition of urban Texas counties seeking federal solar funds through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. County commissioners narrowly approved the move during their Aug. 29 meeting.

When will Tarrant County start implementing solar projects?

Tarrant County staff will work with community partners and Dallas County to establish solar project priorities for the region, according to the resolution. Applicants selected for the grant will begin receiving funds in 2024 and continue implementing the program over five years.

Could Tarrant County get a 'historic' solar program?

In an Aug. 8 report, Assistant County Administrator Russell Schaffner called Solar for All a “historic program” that could make tens of millions of dollars available to Tarrant County for solar investment and workforce development opportunities. mini-packet_Commissioners-Court_20230829225200621 Download

How much does solar cost in Fort Worth?

The cost per watt makes it easier to compare prices between quotes and gives you a better idea of how fairly the system is priced. The average price of solar is about $2.22 to $3.32 per watt in Fort Worth, so anything in that range is a fair price. Some prices may be too good to be true.

Should Tarrant County give tax credits to solar vendors?

Tarrant County could look to give tax credits to solar vendors, who would then pass that savings onto the homeowner, Schaffner wrote. The county can also consider providing residents with grants to purchase solar facilities on their own.