Introduction: When sudden outages hit because of wild weather, an old power grid, or soaring electricity use, most homeowners feel ...

As electricity rates continue to rise and severe weather occurs more frequently, homeowners are looking for ways to become energy resilient. In response, home battery storage systems are gaining ...

If you experience regular power outages or live somewhere that's considered high risk for disasters such as hurricanes or fires, a home generator or large power bank may be worth investing in. Both ...

A home battery will ensure you don't lose power during outages, but it has a limited capacity. Is it worth the investment? Here's everything you need to know. Nobody likes dealing with power outages: ...

A solar battery can save you from power outages and high electricity rates. But which is the best one for your home? That depends on your home's energy needs and what you want to accomplish. The Tesla ...

When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

You can set up either a manual or automatic switch–which connect to your generator using twist-lock cords that coincide with your system’s amperage–to make this process efficient for your home.But ...

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Austin-based startup Base Power is installing a fleet of batteries at homes across Texas to support the grid—and helping ...

A group of recently completed homes in a Texas neighborhood appear to be typical of new construction in the area — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...