Pre-Approved Solar for Texas Public Schools

As a TIPS-awarded solar vendor, 
Big Sun Solar makes it easy for eligible Texas entities to access competitive solar pricing.

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A Trusted PARTNER TO THE public sector in texas

The Benefits of Going Solar With TIPS

Through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Texas public and nonprofit organizations can simplify procurement and secure pre-competed pricing for solar projects.
Through TIPS public entities can access pre-negotiated, cost-effective solar solutions.
With pre-approved contracts, members can streamline procurement and focus internal resources where they matter most.
TIPS contracts satisfy Texas Education Code §44.031 and all regulatory mandates, providing complete audit documentation and eliminating procurement risks.
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Who Can Purchase Through TIPS?

School Districts (ISDs)
Serve students and communities with solar-powered campuses while avoiding the RFP process.
City and Municipal Governments
Power public buildings and infrastructure sustainably with streamlined procurement.
Higher education institutions
Support campus sustainability goals and reduce energy costs with solar tailored to your facilities.
Nonprofit Organizations
Leverage grant funding and cooperative purchasing to make clean energy more accessible.
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How It Works
Getting started with solar through TIPS is simple. We guide you through every step, from confirming your eligibility to designing a custom system and navigating the TIPS procurement process. No red tape, no guesswork, just a simpler and more efficient path to solar.
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1

Connect with Our Team

Tell us about your campus or facility. Whether you’re early in the process or already exploring solar, we’ll meet you where you are.

2

Confirm Eligibility & Scope

We’ll walk you through how the TIPS program works and confirm that your organization qualifies. Most public and nonprofit entities in Texas do.

3

Get a Customized Solar Plan

Our in-house team will design a solar solution tailored to your site, energy goals, and budget. All with pre-negotiated TIPS pricing.

4

Skip the RFP & Move Forward

Once you're ready, we proceed directly through the TIPS contract. No lengthy procurement delays. Just fast, trusted progress.

The Big Sun Advantage

Texas Born. Texas Powered.

  • Headquartered in Texas since 2015
  • We understand Texas policies, incentives, and weather. We build systems designed to thrive right here in Texas.
  • We’ve helped communities and companies across every industry in Texas go solar for over a decade.

No Middlemen.
Only Big Sun.

  • All engineering, design, and installation are handled by our in-house team.
  • Our crews live and work in the regions we serve.  No out-of-state contractors or one-size-fits-all solutions.
  • One team, one standard of excellence. Every step of the process managed under one roof.

Public Sector Specialization

  • Proven track record delivering solar solutions for schools, cities, and nonprofits.
  • Focused on long-term savings, energy resilience, and grid independence.
  • Committed to supporting the communities we live in through clean, reliable energy.
Trusted and vetted by leading organizations
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out the form below to schedule a consultation and see if your organization qualifies for fast-track procurement through the TIPS program.
TIPS Solar Inquiry

Have questions about TIPS or how solar could work for your organization? Reach out below and our team will guide you through the next steps.

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Solar Solutions for Facilities of All Sizes
Whether you're managing a single campus or a large portfolio of facilities, we deliver scalable, cost-effective solar solutions tailored to your needs. Our in-house team handles everything from design to installation. Ensuring your facilities reduce energy costs and meet goals with minimal disruption.
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Non-Profits
We help mission-driven organizations reduce operating costs and reinvest more into the communities they serve.
Manufacturing
Our solar solutions support manufacturers with high energy demands, lowering utility costs and increasing long-term efficiency.
Municipalities
We partnered with the City of San Antonio for the 2nd largest onsite solar project for a municipality in the US.

We're consistently rated 5 stars by our customers with an 88 NPS score. One of the highest NPS ratings in the industry.

"This will be the largest local government on-site solar project in Texas and the second-largest in the nation. The City of San Antonio is setting a new standard in Texas of what is possible to reduce carbon emissions, adapt to climate change, and ensure San Antonio remains a healthy, vibrant City for generations to come."

Erik Walsh
City Manager
City of San Antonio

"Our preschool is the first campus to have LEED platinum certification in the United States and only second in the planet. Big Sun Solar was really involved, integrated and invested in this project and can be proud of what we were able to accomplish here with us."

Tim Morrow
President & CEO
San Antonio Zoo

"We at Ancira are excited to bring solar carports to our dealership because not only will it bring long term savings for our business, but we’re able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide shade to our customers, and it makes us feel like we’re being good stewards of our community."

April Ancira
Vice President
Ancira Auto Group

"We get the real benefit on our insurance premium for our inventory so that was the biggest financial driver on top of tax credits plus accelerated depreciation. I would tell my fellow dealers to contact Big Sun Solar to look at the opportunity and have them crunch the numbers."

Bobby Cavender
President
Cavender Auto Group