Solar Austin: Resilience Party in the Park

Join us on November 17th to celebrate the solar installation and grand opening of the East-Knight House Park and Resiliency Center, Solar Austin’s most recent Community Installation project in East Austin!

Solar Austin’s commitment to advance sustainability, equity, and climate resilience in our community is coming to life through our Community Donated Solar Installation Program (Community Installs). Our initiative focuses on installing rooftop solar arrays and battery storage systems in low-income neighborhoods, creating resiliency centers that provide reliable access to clean energy during grid emergencies. These centers also serve as educational hubs, raising climate change awareness in vulnerable communities. We’ve also integrated our Pathways to Clean Energy Program, which provides workforce development opportunities for Opportunity Youth in the clean energy sector.

We have partnered with The Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC), a non-profit housing developer that provides affordable rental and homeownership opportunities to households with generational ties to East Austin. Check out their work here: https://www.guadalupendc.org/

This project was made possible thanks to Greentech Renewables, Lighthouse Solar, and Longhorn Solar. They generously volunteer their time, labor, and materials to install the donated solar for the resiliency center. This project and the brand new park at GNDC is generously funded by a grant from Wells Fargo. The solar installation is also generously funded by a grant from Wells Fargo and is coordinated in partnership with Austin Energy and the City of Austin Office of Resilience.

The Celebration: Solar Austin and GNDC are hosting a special celebration party on November 17th where you can meet the faces behind the installations, connect with the communities we serve, and learn more about the impact we’re making, all at GNDC’s new community park! It’s an opportunity to come together with food and drinks, enjoy networking and live music from Soulman Sam and His Band, and support a vital cause.

— Solar Success Stories: Hear from community members and sustainability partners about the impact of our installations.

— Live Music and Entertainment from Soulman Sam and his Band

— Food and Drinks: Enjoy from Lazarus Brewing and Sierra Nevada, food and non-alcoholic beverages. All included in the ticket price.

— Sustainable Activities: Engage in eco-friendly games and Activities that highlight our commitment to sustainability.

— Fundraising Opportunities to contribute to our mission

Click here to reserve your spot. The Suggested Donation for a General Ticket is $35. Your participation makes a difference, and your support keeps our mission moving forward. You will also get dinner, drinks, and a live show! All while supporting local nonprofits. Your presence at this celebration is a chance to be a part of positive change in our community. We invite you to join us, share in the joy of our accomplishments, and envision a greener, more inclusive, and resilient future for Central Texas.

Please reach out to tatianna.cannon@solaraustin.org if you need financial assistance with your ticket. We want everyone to be able to join. We will offer discounted tickets for other local nonprofits that want to join as well! Kids don’t need a ticket, but we welcome your donation at the event!

Are you or your company interested in sponsoring the event? More information on sponsor benefits, donation levels, and how your funds support our work can be found here.

Solar Austin’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy in Central Texas and expand access to the benefits of solar to everyone to build a healthy community and strong local economy. Learn more at our website solaraustin.org