El Paso Solar

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

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The 10 worst states for solar power

These states could produce a ton of clean energy, but they're choosing not to.

Why Solar Power Battery Storage is the Future of Energy

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of solar battery storage and why you should consider using it for your home or business

Listen Up: Finding an Experienced and Certified Solar Contractor

Every residential solar contractor's website talks about their experience, knowledge of rooftop solar products, and happy customers (full disclosure: including mine). Although many states have licensing requirements for contractors, some of these requirements are not specific to rooftop solar work. So how can you find out if a solar contractor really has the right training for the surgery necessary on your roof?

When "same as cash" is better than cash for solar contractors

Same-as-cash loans can be a smart way to leverage payment options to your advantage to help homeowners get the solar-powered home of their dreams.

What's a solar inverter? The solar equipment you need to know

You can't use solar power without an inverter. Here's what you need to know when you're shopping.

Re-roofing reality check: Questions solar contractors should ask

No longer is it sufficient to evaluate solar mounting systems solely based on one-time labor requirements.

Are Denver Solar Contractors Able to Finish Their Work Quickly?

Choosing a solar panel can be a very important decision to make. It involves a lot of research, such as investigating, comparing, discussing and

How solar contractors can use field service management software to lower soft costs

Field service management software helps businesses like solar and storage digitize and automate workflows, processes and overall operations.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Wholesale Solar Equipment

This guide offers insights to solar contractors, installers, EPCs and brokers for navigating the PV supply chain and buying wholesale solar equipment.

Five things homeowners look for when searching for a solar contractor

When a homeowner is considering a solar PV installation, they often keep certain points in mind when searching for the right contractor. Though some

Benefits of protecting solar equipment with corrosion inhibitor

From small solar powered LED lighting to massive solar farms, as well as wind turbines of all sizes, critical components must be able to stand up to constant exposure to sun, rain, dew, humidity, wind, and dust for the life of the system. The challenge is that the internal components, electronics, and wiring of solar... View Article

How to choose a solar contractor

So you’ve decided to join the renewable energy revolution and go solar for your home or business (or maybe you’re …

Solar Racking: Ballasted or Mechanically Attached?

For years the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and many top solar roofing professionals have discouraged solar contractors from using ballasted racking systems.

Solar Roadways or Solar Snake Oil?

Are the solar roadways covered in snake oil? They did pass their traction tests, but the excitement for solar roadways is a little premature. Is the product innovative? #Totally. Here’s a quick rundown of what the Solar Roadways phenomenon is about. Several years back, the Federal Highway Administration funded a project for roadways that could …

AMECO: Benefits of Going Solar

Why go solar? A better question might be: why shouldn’t you go solar? With so many great benefits, there’s no better time than the present to consider solar for your home or business. Immediate Savings Solar rebates and incentives from the state and federal governments bring down the cost of inst...

Time-to-completion becomes a prime selling point for solar mounts

Solar contractors need to take any information they receive from manufacturers and do their own research to understand how best to use provided data.