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In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to some 2 million customers in the Houston region, having a backup source of power is becoming increasingly critical. Last year, I made the ...

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Homeowners who begin exploring whole home battery backup systems are usually trying to solve a practical problem. They want their house to continue functioning when the electrical grid fails. Lights ...

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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 right battery capacity (also referred to as sizing) is of the utmost importance when finding a home battery to meet your household's energy needs. But how do you know what size is right for your ...