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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 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. **
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
Delaware Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
While Delaware does not operate its own SREC market, **Delaware solar owners are eligible to register their syst
Delaware Utility Guide — Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative
Delaware requires all major utilities — **
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 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
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
Maine Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Maine **exempts renewable energy equipment** — including solar arrays, inverters, and paired battery storage — from property
Maine Utility Guide — CMP & Versant Power
Maine's program is officially called **Net Energy Billing — Kilowatt-Hour C
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
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
New Hampshire Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Hampshire allows municipalities to adopt a **solar energy systems property tax exemption** under RS
New Hampshire Utility Guide — Eversource & Liberty Utilities
New Hampshire's current program, in place since 2017, is the **Alternative Net Metering Tariff**. It w
New Jersey Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
New Jersey has **one of the most lucrative solar incentive programs in the country**. ### How It
New Jersey Utility Guide — JCP&L, PSE&G, Atlantic City Electric
New Jersey requires all major utilities to pr
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
Pennsylvania Utility Guide — PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, Met-Ed
Pennsylvania requires major utilities to provide **1-to-1
Rhode Island Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
Rhode Island customer-owned systems earn **Class 1 RECs** registered in NEPOOL-GIS. ### How It
Rhode Island Utility Guide — Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy offers **1-to-1 net metering** for c
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 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
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. Solar Incentives — Complete Guide
The District of Columbia has **one of the most valuable SREC markets in the United States**. ### Wh
What Happens Between Signing and Installation?
After you sign your agreement with Venture Home, there are several steps that need to happen before your installation day. Most customers find this pe
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
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