Some El Paso school districts are tapping into a new solar energy program to save money on their electric bills without needing to install solar panels or make changes to their electrical systems.
El Paso Electric’s Texas Business Solar Power program allows businesses and other qualifying organizations to pay a set monthly subscription price for electricity, rather than paying based on usage.
In June, the Socorro Independent School District sent a letter of interest to El Paso Electric, expressing a desire to take part in the program…