Tag: Opportunities

A wooden pergola.
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Delaware homeowner asks about adding deck panels, and solar installer says it won't pay off

A balcony with solar panels.
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DIYer asks if balcony solar batteries can keep a 1,200-watt plug-in system running 24/7

An air conditioning unit with a logo and a small insect on the grill.
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Homeowner spots bent new heat pump after install, and HVAC pros say flag it before paying

A Tesla Powerwall energy storage unit mounted on a wall alongside electrical equipment.
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Homeowner got a free Powerwall 3, then learned it only backs up half the house

A water heater.
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Homeowner questions water heater line, then plumbers spot what they call a bigger hazard

An outdoor air conditioning unit mounted on a wall with pipes nearby.
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Texas DIYer sees mini-split insulation vanish in the sun, and pros say wrap it, don't replace it

A water heater with copper piping and a service sticker on the side.
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New electric water heater stayed ice cold for 18 hours, and commenters blamed the install

A home with rooftop solar panels.
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In Australia, a 6.6kW solar setup with a 20kWh battery drew quotes from $8,000 to $20,000

A person holds a smartphone displaying an energy usage alert and statistics.
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In Australia, big home batteries made power feel 'free,' and families used more of it

A control panel with blue indicator lights for status and settings.
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California bets on home batteries to rein in power bills and lean less on gas plants

A person holds a smartphone displaying energy generation data next to solar panels on a building.
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Utah homeowner couldn't get solar maintenance, then learned the real fix was monitoring

A technician with a battery and solar panels.
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In the US, 1 in 3 new home solar installs now include a battery

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