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SUMMARY:Whole Home Batteries: Costs\, Benefits and Payback
DESCRIPTION:Learn how batteries can save you money\, and get your battery before the 30% tax credit ends this year. \nJoin us for a webinar tailored for homeowners exploring whether to invest in home batteries for resilience and financial payback. We’ll break down the two key benefits of battery storage—back up power during outages and long-term financial savings. \nAs utility policies shift and net metering credits decrease in some areas\, whole home batteries can offer more control over energy costs: homeowners can decide when to use or sell their solar power to take advantage of time of use utility rates. This webinar will explore the idea of a battery as an insurance policy for solar investments\, as tax credits begin to sunset and rules around compensation continue to evolve. \nIn this session\, we’ll walk through basic battery sizing\, explain what “payback period” really means\, and help attendees understand how utility rate plans\, durability\, warranties\, and battery cycles impact long-term returns. \nWhether you’re considering battery storage to reduce electricity costs\, or just want to weather the next storm with confidence\, attendees will leave with clear\, actionable insights. We’ll include easy-to-understand animations\, real-life examples\, and a look at potential costs and savings—so you can decide if now is the right time to add a battery to your home. \nWe’ll cover the following topics and more: \n\nWhole home battery benefits\nHow to calculate battery sizing\nHow batteries can take advantage of “time of use” electricity rates\nHow to estimate costs and savings\n\nHosts and Panelists: \nBrian Stewart – Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design\, engineering\, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation. \nJoe Wachunas – In addition to his work for Electrify Now\, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute\, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions\, solar power and EVs. \nSpencer Rosen\, Founder\, Home Energy Academy – Spencer Rosen is a leading home energy educator\, coalition builder\, software designer\, and the founder of Home Energy Academy. His technical and business expertise spans energy efficiency\, home performance\, building science\, solar\, storage\, and electrification. Home Energy Academy offers training\, education and curriculum development\, technical analysis and software design. Spencer has received over 10 home energy certifications across building science\, solar and storage\, has held licenses as a General B and Electrical Contractor. \n  Register for the webinar  
URL:https://losn.org/event/whole-home-batteries-costs-benefits-and-payback/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Energy,online
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