Portable solar panels and solar battery chargers are easy-to-use devices that provide backup power to anyone who happens to be away from a working power outlet, including hikers, car campers, and even ...

The largest solar plant in New Mexico and in El Paso Electric’s system will soon begin producing enough electricity to power about 60,000 homes. The Buena Vista Energy Center is on the outskirts of ...

Residential solar installations have seen a spike in recent years, with many Americans considering transitioning their energy usage to renewable sources (especially in light of new federal tax credits ...

El Paso gets more than 300 sunny days a year, and some locals think those parking lots baking in the sun could be doing a lot ...

As El Pasoans brace for higher electric bills, some are looking at solar as a smart investment. With temperatures rising — and El Paso Electric seeking a 13.4% residential rate increase — solar ...

There's a lot to love about installing solar panels for your home. For starters, they're a great way to save money on your energy bill. Plus, they reduce your home's carbon footprint. And while solar ...

Unlike a solar panel that you might place on your roof, which is set in a fixed, rigid frame and sealed under glass, a typical portable panel is usually encased in a protective sleeve made of mesh ...

El Paso solar owners are facing new demand charges, raising questions about fairness and compliance with state law.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...