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Adding a Battery to Your Existing Solar System
Already have solar panels? Adding battery storage is one of the best upgrades you can make. Here's everything you need to know about retrofitting your
Battery Backup Guide
Your battery is more than just a backup power source — it's a tool that can reduce your electric bill, protect your home during outages, and give you control over your energy.
Battery FAQ — Enphase
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads a
Battery FAQ — Tesla Powerwall
This depends on three factors: 1. **Your Powerwall size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **
Can I Add an EV Charger?
**Yes** — and you don't need to be a Venture Home solar customer to get one. We install EV chargers for any homeowner in our service area. --- We ins
Connecticut Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Connecticut's **Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) program**, administered by the CT Green Bank along
Connecticut Utility Guide — Eversource & UI
Connecticut's current solar program, **Residential Renew
Extend the life of your battery during a power outage
Tips & tricks to make your battery last as long as possible when the power goes out! Riding out the storm with an Enphase or Tesla battery dur
How Is a Battery Sized?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The right battery size depends on two things: 1. **What you want to back up** 2. **How large your solar system is** --- ## What You W
How Long Will My Battery Last?
This depends on three main factors: 1. **Your battery size** (kWh capacity) 2. **Your backup reserve setting** 3. **What loads are running** in your home --- ## Th
Maine Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Maine **exempts renewable energy equipment** — including solar arrays, inverters, and paired battery storage — from property
Managing Your Enphase Battery: Settings, Modes, and Storm Guard
Your Enphase battery is managed entirely through the **Enphase App**, available on iOS and Android. Everything from your backup reser
Managing Your Tesla Powerwall: Settings, Modes, and Storm Watch
Your Tesla Powerwall is managed through the **Tesla App** — the same app used for Tesla vehicles. Everything from your backup reserve
Maryland Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to income-eligible Maryland homeowners through the **Maryla
Massachusetts Utility Guide — Eversource, National Grid & Unitil
All three major Massachusetts investor-owned utilities offer **full
Monitoring Your Solar System by Manufacturer
Your solar system can be monitored through a manufacturer-specific app that gives you real-time and historical performance data. This guide covers how t
New Hampshire Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Hampshire allows municipalities to adopt a **solar energy systems property tax exemption** under RS
New Jersey Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Jersey has **one of the most lucrative solar incentive programs in the country**. ### How It
New York Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New York offers a **state income tax credit worth 25% of the cost of your solar energy system**, up to
New York Utility Guide — Con Edison, NYSEG, Central Hudson, National Grid
New York requires all utilities
Rhode Island Utility Guide — Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy offers **1-to-1 net metering** for c
Selling Your Home with Solar: Value, Speed, and Competitive Position
If you're thinking about selling your home, your solar system isn't just something to disclose and transfer — **it's one of the
Snow Guards: Protecting What's Below
When snow does slide off solar panels, it doesn't always do so gradually. Panels are slick and angled, and a large accumulated sheet of snow can **release all a
SRECs and Solar Incentive Programs: Are You Getting Paid for Your Energy?
If you own your solar system outright — through a cash purchase, solar loan, or prepaid lease — you may be eligible for ong
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage
Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable
Understanding Your Electric Bill — A Guide for New England Solar Homeowners
Whether you just had your solar panels installed last week or you've been generating clean energy for years, understandin
Venture Home State & Local Solar Incentives Overview
A guide to additional state-level tax credits, SREC programs, battery incentives, and property tax exemptions available across your state — on t
Venture Home State Utility Guides — Overview
**States Covered:** Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Pennsyl
Washington, D.C. Utility Guide — Pepco
Pepco provides **1-to-1 net metering** throughout DC. Each kW
What Happens If a Panel, Inverter, or Battery Stops Working?
Equipment issues are rare, but they do happen. Here's what to do and what to expect. --- **No matter what
What Happens to My Solar System During a Power Outage?
This is one of the most important things to understand about your solar system — and one of the most commonly misunderstood. **The answer dep
What Is Backup Reserve and How Should I Set It?
Your backup reserve is the percentage of your battery's capacity that is held exclusively for power outages. This energy is never used for daily cycl
What Is Storm Guard / Storm Watch?
**Storm Guard** (Enphase) and **Storm Watch** (Tesla) are automatic features that prepare your battery for severe weather. When a storm is forecasted for your are
What to Expect on Installation Day
Installation day is an exciting milestone — it's when your solar system goes from a plan on paper to hardware on your roof. Here's what you can expect so the day
What's Covered Under Warranty?
Your solar system is backed by multiple layers of warranty coverage — from Venture Home's installation warranty to manufacturer warranties on the equipment itself. He
Why Venture Home? Choosing a Solar Partner for the Long Haul
Shopping for solar can feel like shopping for a car — a lot of companies, a lot of numbers, and more than a few people telling you what
Your Finance Provider: Billing, Contacts, and Home Sale/Refinance Guide
Your solar system was financed through one of several providers Venture Home works with. This article explains how to identif