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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
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 Do I Complete My REC Registration? I Got an Email — What Do I Do?
If you've received an email about registering your solar system for Renewable Energy Credits — or if you're wondering why you h
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 -
How to Reach Us: Make Sure You're Calling the Right Number
If you've been trying to reach Venture Home and haven't been able to get through, there's a good chance you may be calling a personal cell
How Will Solar Change My Utility Bill?
When your system first turns on, your utility bill won't disappear overnight — and depending on when your system was activated, it may not look dramatically d
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
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
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
Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded
If you love your Venture Home system, one of the best things you can do is share it. Our referral program pays you for every friend, family member, neighbor, or coll
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
Solar in Winter: What to Expect and What to Do About Snow
Winter is the time of year when solar customers tend to wonder most about their system. Days are shorter, the sun is lower in the sky, and
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
Understanding Net Metering and Your Utility Bill
One of the most common questions solar customers have after their system goes live is: **why do I still have an electric bill?** The answer lies in
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
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'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