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A solar panel is displayed on grass next to a military-style backpack.

Tech

Solar enthusiasts say this $50 combo beats cheap power stations for unhoused people

A portable power station with display and multiple output ports.

Home

Family planning for winter outages told solar may not cover the basics, gets battery advice

A portable generator with a blue top and metal frame on a gravel surface.

Home

Owner says generator survived 12 days with no maintenance, asks if servicing it now could hurt

A person interacts with a portable air conditioner unit.

Home

Homeowner weighing EcoFlow battery learns 5 overnight hours could deliver about 4.5 kWh

The exterior of an Xcel Energy office building with large windows and a prominent company sign.

Home

Colorado homeowner baffled by $195 electric bill after solar app shows 754 kWh

A solar panel array on a grassy area near a small building and a fenced-off section.

Home

New England homeowner asks if 50-foot trench beats solar on a shaded 15-year-old roof

A black rain barrel with an attached hose and measurement markers is placed on the ground among grass and leaves.

Home

Homeowner collects 66 gallons of water from AC condensate, drawing a health warning

A black Enphase device with USB ports and LED indicator lights, accompanied by a metal mounting bracket and a circular component.

Home

Enphase app logs nearly a month's power use in a day, solar owners say check the meter

An HVAC outdoor unit sits outside a home

Home

Michigan homeowner weighs $10,000 central AC install for 1927 house used under 20 days a year

A person works a calculator next to a model home with solar panels

Home

California homeowner's $12,400 power bill draws a warning: 2 Powerwalls may not be enough

A solar panel installed on a wooden structure near a garden with plants and a wooden fence.

Home

DIYer's 'cheap' solar fence mount gets smart upgrade after feedback

Two workers install solar panels on a tiled roof.

Home

With bills at $350 and outages mounting, one Texas homeowner turns to DIY whole-home solar