In times of national distress, whether due to the accelerating impacts of natural disasters or challenges to public health like COVID-19, conversations inevitably turn to how we can make our families, our communities, and our world a safer and more secure place. More and more, the topic of energy security is becoming a central part of these discussions. As we consider ways to secure a comfortable and prosperous future, providing renewable, clean energy is rightly at the forefront of our efforts.

As utilities increasingly adopt time-of-use rates, increase demand charges, and cut their payments to solar investors who feed power back into the grid, some consumers are limiting their utility costs and maximizing their solar investment through self-sufficient solar energy systems and self-consumption.

From increased energy resilience to peak-shaving capabilities, solar-plus-storage systems offer multiple benefits to consumers who want to avoid power loss and save money on energy costs:

Energy security is vital to all consumers but has particular importance when it comes to commercial buildings like office spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and more. What is energy resilience and how can you improve yours?

Investments in battery storage are one of the first steps we can take to ensure access to power in the event of a blackout or natural disaster. Why storage is an essential part of your solar investment:

Subscription models for community solar installations have the ability to expand renewable energy’s reach to consumers in new corners of the energy market. What does the increasing ability of “Netflix for solar” mean for these consumers?