What you will learn
How to sequence efficiency, panel capacity, heat pumps, EV charging, solar, and battery storage without redoing work.
Common questions
- What should I upgrade first?
- Do I need a smart panel?
- How do heat pumps and EV charging affect solar sizing?
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Why Weatherization Often Comes Before Solar
Air sealing, insulation, duct work, and efficient loads can reduce the size and cost of solar, batteries, heat pumps, and backup systems.
7 min readPlanning a Heat Pump With Solar and Battery Storage
Heat pumps can change your electric load profile, which affects solar sizing, battery runtime, and panel planning.
9 min readSmart Panel vs Load Management Device
Smart panels offer visibility and control. Simpler load management can solve a specific capacity problem at lower cost.
8 min readWhat to Check Before Spending on Home Energy Upgrades
A simple pre-upgrade audit can prevent wasted money and help you sequence insulation, panel work, EV charging, solar, batteries, and resilience projects.
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