I am a big fan of battery backup systems that can supply emergency power during outages. After living through three major hurricanes, I have a deep understanding of the need for backup energy. These portable power stations come in a variety of sizes and wattage capacities. While there are occasions when a large system is …
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I have had the misfortune of living through three hurricanes and multiple ice storms, each followed by days and in some cases weeks without electrical power. I have learned the hard way how dependent we are on the power grid and what is really needed to survive and ensure the safety of comfort of my …
The vast majority of homeowners do not have any kind of backup or supplemental energy source for power outages. This means that, if there is an extended power failure, refrigerated and frozen foods stand to be lost, there is no way to circulate air or run devices to assist in staying warm. Additionally, there are …
The fundamental rule of home efficiency is simply this – the less you spend on electricity, you more money you have left. Solar is a longterm return-on-investment approach to improving home efficiency. I have always wanted to take advantage of solar power. The idea of harnessing the power of the sun to power devices around …