Guides

Plain-English help for the numbers behind your home's energy — where your power actually goes, when solar panels pay for themselves, and how big a generator you really need. Each guide links to the calculator that does the math.

Saving
How to lower your electric bill
Where your power actually goes, and the changes that move the needle.
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Solar
How solar payback works
Production, the 30% federal tax credit, net metering, and when panels pay off.
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Backup power
How to size a home generator
Running watts vs starting surge, and matching a generator to your essentials.
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