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A new device could be a gamechanger for solar panel installation customers as Tesla and other energy companies roll out the technology.

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Tesla makes big bet on technology to lower solar installation costs: 'Can save thousands of dollars on a typical installation'

A homeowner sparked an important discussion about generator safety after posting a photo of their hazardous setup.

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Homeowner sparks controversy after sharing photo of 'risky' off-grid setup: 'It's literally called the silent killer'

A homeowner was met with criticism from electricians after sharing a contractor's suggestion to back-feed power through a dryer outlet.

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Homeowner met with criticism from electricians after sharing contractor's 'inherently dangerous' suggestion: 'The consequences can be catastrophic'

Many homeowners rely on generators to power their homes when extreme weather shuts off their access to the electrical grid.

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Energy expert reveals why homeowners may want to upgrade their backup generators: 'This is something that a generator will never give you'

An employee was fuming after experiencing backup generator tests in which the exhaust was being pumped into their office.

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Employee debates calling OSHA after generator spews exhaust through office: 'HR ... said there's nothing wrong'

Home battery storage options are expanding, and now there are several alternatives to Tesla's Powerwall 3.

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Master electrician reveals the best next-gen alternatives to Tesla's home battery backup tech: 'We were very skeptical ... installing Tesla products'

One Redditor shared their disappointment with a new generator they'd recently installed and asked for advice.

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Homeowner met with criticism after sharing photo of 'joke' off-grid setup: 'Not what I envisioned it to be'

New Orleans' homeowners could claim $10,000 to install battery storage systems after the city council unanimously approved a plan in December.

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Officials roll out $10,000 'upfront incentives' for residents to get home battery backups: 'Every time there's a power outage, we don't even notice'

A New England homeowner's off-grid setup sparked outrage when they shared a photo of a propane generator in their shed.

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Homeowner met with instant backlash after sharing DIY off-grid set up: 'That's an awesome fire trap you have there'