Austin Rooftop Solar Leasing
Lease your commercial rooftop in Austin, Texas for clean energy!
Monetize your property by hosting a community solar project.
Earn Passively
Earn long-term lease payments on your rooftop or land (minimum 100,000 square feet) that might otherwise go unmonetized.
Protect the Planet
Help protect the planet for future generations by adding 100% renewable energy to the electrical grid.
Save on Energy
Your participation will contribute to an overall reduction in Austin's residential and commercial electric rates.
One-Stop Partners
Our team is your single point of contact from start to finish. Integrity and open communication guide our relationships with partners every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
UGE is 100% responsible for all costs and work associated with the project. You will never pay for anything, and instead, will earn lease payments in exchange for hosting the project. UGE is responsible for all work, every step of the way, including permitting, development, construction, and associated property taxes for the full lifecycle of the project, and when the time comes, we are responsible for decommissioning the project.
Right now we are only looking for rooftop solar partners within Austin Energy’s utility territory. However, if you have 20,000+ square feet of land in an area zoned commercial or industrial in one of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you!
- Austin area and nearby counties
- Corpus Christi area and nearby counties
- Dallas area and nearby counties
- Houston area and nearby counties
- Lubbock area and nearby counties
- Midland/Odessa/Big Spring area and nearby counties
- San Antonio area and nearby counties
Lease rates vary based on the specific size and location of your building. In order to provide an estimate lease rate, we’ll need to complete a quick feasibility analysis for your property. Just fill out the form on this page to get started!
Yes! If you know someone with 100,000 square feet of rooftop space or land in Austin Energy territory, we offer $500 for each successful referral.
Get Started
Transition to renewable energy by hosting a solar project, subscribing to a project, or co-developing a project with us.