News & Field Notes
Practical, vendor-neutral guidance on resilient power: backup batteries, portable power stations, plug-in solar, storm prep, and choosing the right system for your home or property.
Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Virginia? (2026 Guide)
Is Plug-In Solar Legal in New York? (2026 Guide)
New York’s SUNNY Act passed both chambers in May 2026 and awaits the Governor’s signature. What’s legal today, what changes next, and how to prepare.
Whole-Home vs. Partial-Home Backup: How to Decide
Most homes don’t need whole-home battery backup. How to decide between whole-home and partial (critical-loads) backup: costs, sizing, and trade-offs.
Renter-Friendly Backup Power: Options That Don’t Need an Electrician
Renters can get reliable backup power with no electrician, permit, or landlord sign-off. Here’s what works — and what to avoid in an apartment.
What Is UL 3700 and Why Does It Matter for Plug-In Solar?
Is Plug-In Solar Legal in Utah? (2026 Guide)
Yes - Utah’s HB 340 legalized plug-in solar up to 1,200W on a standard outlet, with no permit or interconnection agreement. Here’s what qualifies and how to buy right.
What Can You Run During a Power Outage on Battery Backup?
A vendor-neutral guide to what a portable power station or home backup battery can actually run during an outage: fridge, Wi-Fi, lights, and CPAP, plus a wattage list and simple runtime math.
Portable Power Station vs. Home Backup Battery: Which Do You Need?
Portable power station or whole-home backup battery? A vendor-neutral guide to capacity, cost, installation, and which one fits your home.
How to Size a Portable Power Station for Your Home
How to size a portable power station: add up your running watts, check the surge rating, then multiply watts by hours for the battery capacity you need.
Storm-Season Power-Prep Checklist: How to Stay Powered Through an Outage (2026)
Your storm-season power-prep checklist: list the loads you must keep running, size backup power to match, protect food and medications, and run any generator safely outdoors.