185. Solar Without a Roof: Big Sun Solar and CPS Energy's 50 Megawatt Community Solar Program

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a close look at the evolution of solar energy in San Antonio, a city that now leads Texas and ranks among the top five in the nation for solar capacity. As CPS Energy’s long-running rebate programs wind down and the policy landscape shifts, what does the future hold for local solar initiatives—and for the residents and businesses looking to take part?In conversation with Robert Miggins, CEO and co-founder of Big Sun Solar, the discussion explores how commercial solar has changed over the past decade, examines San Antonio’s municipal solar project—the largest in Texas, and the second largest in the U.S.—and unpacks how regulatory and economic factors have shaped the city’s unique position in the energy sector.Topics include:• The impact of policy changes and waning rebates on San Antonio’s solar growth• How cost, regulation, and the utility landscape affect solar adoption across the state• Details and outcomes of the City of San Antonio’s major municipal solar project• The new community solar initiative making solar accessible to renters and apartment dwellers• The evolving role of solar, wind, and battery storage in Texas’ energy futureTune in for an in-depth conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing solar energy in San Antonio, and what it means for the city’s future.-- --GET THE NEWSLETTER📰 If you enjoyed this conversation, sign up for Bob Rivard's Midweek — sharp takes on San Antonio's politics, culture, and civic life, delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Independent, nonpartisan, and free to read.Subscribe here.-- --CONNECT📸 Connect on Instagram🔗 Join us on LinkedIn🎥 Subscribe on YouTubeSPONSORS🙌 Support the show & see our sponsorsTHANK YOU⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⭐ Rate us on Spotify