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Why Your Electric Bill Jumped in 2025 (and What AI Data Centers Have to Do With It)
US residential power prices rose more than twice as fast as inflation last year. Here's the plain-English reason, and what you can actually do about it.
January 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Can You Really Get Paid for Your Home Battery? VPP Programs by State, Explained
Virtual Power Plants pay homeowners to share stored energy at peak times. Here's who pays, how much, and how to tell if you qualify.
February 3, 2026 · 5 min read
The Federal Solar and Heat-Pump Credits Ended. Here's What Still Pays in 2026.
The 25C and 25D federal credits expired December 31, 2025. State rebates, utility programs, and VPP income still add up, if you know where to look.
February 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) in 2026: Which EVs Can Power Your House?
Your EV may hold 3 to 8 times more energy than a home battery. Here's what bidirectional charging can do in 2026, and which vehicles support it.
March 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Home Battery Payback Math: Solar-Plus-Storage After the 30% Credit
With the federal credit gone, payback depends more on bill savings and VPP earnings. Here's how to run the numbers honestly.
March 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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