Home batteries, backup power & generators

“I want backup power at home, but I don't know what to buy.”

Battery, generator or both? Understand your options before investing thousands.

Storms and outages make backup power tempting – and easy to oversell. We help you figure out what you actually need to keep running, for how long, and at what cost.

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Common situations

Hurricane season is coming and you want to be prepared.

You were offered several batteries but don't know if you need them all.

You're torn between a standby generator and a battery system.

Proven in practice

Hands-on experience with a complete home system with 7 Tesla Powerwall 2 batteries and live energy monitoring.

What must keep running

Whole home or essential loads only – fridge, Wi-Fi, lights, A/C, well pump?

Capacity vs. power

kWh (how long) and kW (how much at once) – the two numbers most people mix up.

Battery vs. generator

Fuel, noise, maintenance, runtime in long outages and total cost of ownership.

Charging from solar

How batteries refill during a multi-day outage, and what happens on cloudy days.

Warranty and lifetime

Years, cycles and energy throughput – and what “guaranteed capacity” really means.

Red flags

More batteries than your usage and goals justify.
Vague promises like “runs your whole house for days”.
Whole-home backup sold when essential loads would do.
Financing that hides the real total cost.

Questions to ask the seller

Which circuits will be backed up, and for how long at my typical usage?
What is the usable capacity (kWh) and continuous power (kW)?
Can the system start my A/C or well pump?
What maintenance is needed and what does it cost?
What is the total cost including installation, permits and financing?

How we help

1
Describe your goal
Tell us what you want to keep running and share any quotes.
2
Options compared
Battery, generator or hybrid – sized to your real needs.
3
Clear next step
You know what to buy, what to skip and what to ask the installer.

Fitting packages

Complex projects can include a written report with recommendations and a comparison of alternatives.

Independent educational and technical consulting. Work that requires a licensed electrical contractor, professional engineer or other regulated professional is referred to appropriately licensed providers.

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Send us your quote or describe the problem. We'll reply by email to set up your consultation.

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