"It's A Strategy": Why This Texas Nonprofit Installed Solar

“Artpace is free and open to everybody seven days a week, and that does have a cost to it. So the more energy we can develop ourself, the easier it is to keep the lights on and support our free programming.”

In sun-soaked San Antonio, Texas, local nonprofit Artpace installed solar in partnership with Mission Solar and Big Sun Solar to control its energy costs. By generating its own electricity, the organization successfully reduced its monthly utility bill from $2,200 in February 2025 to $300 in February 2026. This transition allows the nonprofit to better forecast its long-term expenses, ensuring it can maintain its free programming for the community 7 days a week.