Resources

Local Affordable Housing Providers

Habitat for Humanity

American YouthWorks

Housing Authority of the City of Austin

Foundation Communities

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation

Texas Housing Counselor

Austin Housing Finance Corporation

Local Housing Rehabilitation / Repair Providers

Austin Area Interreligious Ministries Hands on Housing Program 

Austin Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness Program

Austin Area Urban League

Faith in Action Caregivers

Austin Groups for the Elderly

Community Action Network (CAN)

Rebates and Tax Incentives for Solar PV Systems in Residences

Austin Energy Solar Rebate Program

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

Texas Tax Codes for Solar Energy Systems (from SECO website)

Renewable Energy Incentives (from SECO website)

Federal Tax Incentives (DOE)

There are many resources available for the curious homeowner or potential professional installer:

Educational Resources

U.S. Household Energy Consumption Data

ACC Solar Installer Certification Program

Texas Solar Energy Society 

Energy Information Association

Solar Energy International

Local Solar Installers

Meridian Energy Systems

Texas Solar Power Company

Techsun Solar Water Heating Systems

Lighthouse Solar

Similar programs in other cities

Richmond, CA-based green-collar job training program for disadvantaged youth:

Solar Richmond 

Los Angeles, CA-based solar installation program that benefits low-income homeowners:

BP Solar Neighbors program (now defunct)

San Francisco, CA-based solar installation program that benefits low-income homeowners:

GRID Alternatives