Solar San Antonio is a cutting edge non-profit 501(c)(3) organization making solar energy a major contributor to the creation of the new energy economy. Solar San Antonio connects the private and public sectors through education, innovative marketing, and creative financing programs. Solar San Antonio provides direct assistance to homeowners and businesses ready to “go solar.”
We actively encourage the widespread use of solar and other renewable and sustainable energy sources informing the community about benefits to the regional economy, environment and human health, as well as supporting public policies that advance this possibility.
By providing leadership in renewable energy, we are able to offer information and networking opportunities to the public, to public officials and to the business community. We connect solar energy suppliers and consumers; organize workshops for architects, engineers and energy managers; and act with local, state and federal organizations to support clean energy options. Our programs and events bring these interests together, creating a context to share what’s happening in solar and why it’s important to the future of the community.
Solar San Antonio is an active member of local, state and national sustainable energy advocacy groups including:
- The Department of Energy Solar America Cities
- American Solar Energy Society
- Texas Solar Energy Society
- Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
- Texas State Energy Conservation Office
- USGBC Central Texas Balcones Heights Chapter
- Build San Antonio Green
Solar San Antonio has been recognized for our work in the community with many awards and distinctions including:
- 2011 Executive Director, Lanny Sinkin, honored as one of San Antonio Magazine’s Men of the Year
- 2011 Best Nonprofit in San Antonio Current Reader’s Choice Awards
- 2011 Executive Director, Lanny Sinkin, wins San Antonio Current’s Best Activist/Watchdog in Reader’s Choice Awards
- 2011 Solar San Antonio wins ‘Best Green Award’ in the Downtown Alliance Awards
- 2011 Finalist in the Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards
- 2010 San Antonio Business Journal “40 Under 40” winner, Christine Chapa
- 2010 OneStar Foundation “Governor’s Lonestar Achievement Award” winner, William Sinkin
- 2010 San Antonio Business Journal “Going Green Awards” winner for Green Marketing Campaign
- 2010 Best nonprofit in San Antonio Current Reader’s Choice Awards
- 2010 Executive Director, Lanny Sinkin, wins San Antonio Current Best Activist/Watchdog in Reader’s Choice Awards
- 2010 Finalist in the Business Media Public Relations (#BMPR) Awards
- 2009 Top 100 for USA TODAY #AmericaWants advertisement
- 2009 Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Special Service Award for Lanny Sinkin & Bill Sinkin
- 2009 American Solar Energy Society Solar Hero Award for Bill Sinkin
- 2009 Founder & Chairman, Bill Sinkin, wins San Antonio Business Journal “Going Green Award”
- 2008 U.S Department of Energy designates San Antonio as a Solar America City
- 2003 U.S. Department of Energy Million Solar Roofs True Champion Award
- 2002 City Public Service Shining Star Award
- 2001 Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) Member of the Year Award