Service panels are the control center for our home electrical systems. Their design hasn’t changed much since resettable circuit breakers replaced fuses in the mid-20th century… until
On a recent episode of the IoT podcast, we received a voicemail from Shane on the podcast hotline. Shane has his electrical panel replaced and is considering
In addition to labor, your home’s unique electrical system and local laws can affect the final result. Here are several factors that can push you to the
The growing number of homeowners seeking to ditch gas and oil and electrify their old homes is drawing new interest to electrical panels. These often-forgotten metal boxes
When choosing the best whole home generator for your needs, consider four key elements: power requirements, cooling systems, fuel types, and noise levels. Power requirements To determine
Solar panel efficiency Solar panel efficiency is expressed as a percentage. The current industry average is around 18%. High-performance solar panels can produce efficiency rates of over
Before investing in going green, it’s important to know the pros and cons of installing solar panels to help you decide if solar energy is a worthwhile
In 2022, residential solar panels generated 37 million megawatt-hours, representing 18% of total U.S. solar energy, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average American home uses
This is the second article in a two-part series on home electrification. Read the first article. Barry Cinnamon, a longtime Silicon Valley solar entrepreneur CEO Rafael Rafael,
Diving Summary: According to new research from residential electricity research group Pecan Street, the panels in as many as 48 million single-family homes in the United States
