Michael Pelletier, a retiree living in the Copperfield area, redoubled his search for affordable backup power after a surprise derecho in May knocked down massive power line towers near his home and ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

The United States’ solar market continues its rapid expansion, with 2024 marking another year of significant growth. Nearly 50 GW of solar capacity was installed — a 21% increase from the previous ...

Off-grid solar systems generate and store power wherever the sun shines, making them a great green update to your home. Today, lots of one-stop-shop companies offer all the equipment, warranties and ...

Some simple physics makes it possible to power your home with sunshine. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...

A newly released NASA study examines the feasibility and potential impact space-based solar power could have on the world’s sustainable clean energy needs. The Biden administration and Congress now ...

Austin-based start-up Base Power, focused on establishing itself as an electricity provider that includes a backup battery in its energy plan, announced its launch in the Houston metro area this week.

Austin-based Base Power just raised $1 billion in Series C funding to accelerate its mission to modernize the Texas grid, one home battery at a time. Addition led the round, with support from existing ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It's no secret that once extreme weather rolls in, all eyes shift to the Texas power grid – because once temperatures keep rising, so will people's energy use, leaving Texans worrying ...