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Blackouts in California: What You Need to Know (and How to Be Ready)

Planned shutoffs, heatwaves, and wildfire threats are making blackouts a regular part of life in California. This blog breaks down why outages happen, when they’re most likely, and how solar + battery backup can keep your home running during PSPS events, rolling blackouts, and sudden grid failures. Don’t wait for the lights to go out—be ready.

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Energy Planning Katrina Kramer Energy Planning Katrina Kramer

School’s Out—and Everything’s On: What Summer Break Does to Your Energy Bill

Summer break is in full swing, and that means more lights on, more devices plugged in, and your AC running overtime. With the kids home all day, your energy use is probably spiking—and so is your utility bill. The good news? Summer is also peak solar season. In this post, we break down why energy use jumps during the summer months, how solar helps soften the blow, and how you can take advantage of a limited-time offer to save even more.

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