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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.
Connecticut Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Connecticut's **Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) program**, administered by the CT Green Bank along
Delaware Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
While Delaware does not operate its own SREC market, **Delaware solar owners are eligible to register their syst
General Guidance: Selling or Refinancing with Solar
Regardless of your provider, a few universal rules apply when selling your home or refinancing your mortgage with solar. --- ## If You're Selli
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 to Check Your System's Performance
The best way to confirm your system is working is to **log into your monitoring app**. Depending on your system, this will be: - **Enphase** → Enphase App -
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
Maryland Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to income-eligible Maryland homeowners through the **Maryla
Maryland Utility Guide — BGE, Pepco, Potomac Edison, Delmarva
Maryland requires all major utilities to pro
Massachusetts Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Massachusetts offers a **state income tax credit worth 15% of the total net cost of your sola
My Utility Bill Looks Wrong — Am I Getting My Net Metering Credits?
If you've looked at your utility bill and something doesn't add up — your solar system is producing but your bill doesn't seem to
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
Pennsylvania Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Pennsylvania participates in a **Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) market** — called **Alte
Rhode Island Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Rhode Island customer-owned systems earn **Class 1 RECs** registered in NEPOOL-GIS. ### How It
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
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Battery During an Outage
Make sure **Storm Watch** (Tesla) or **Storm Guard** (Enphase) is enable
Washington, D.C. Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The District of Columbia has **one of the most valuable SREC markets in the United States**. ### Wh
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 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 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 Do I Still Have an Electric Bill?
One of the most common questions we hear from new solar customers is some version of: > "I thought solar was supposed to eliminate my electric bill — so why a
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