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California's Last SGIP Battery Incentive Is Income-Restricted: Here's What to Know
California's only active SGIP pathway, RSSE, requires income qualification. Here's who qualifies, what it pays, and the strings attached.
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Jun 4, 2026 7 min read
California NEM 3.0 Batteries: Grid Charging or Export Credits, Not Both
California's NEM 3.0 forces battery owners to choose: charge from the grid or export for credits. How the rule works and what it means financially.
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Jun 2, 2026 9 min read
Did Texas Utilities Kill Free Nights Plans Because of Home Batteries?
Texas free nights plans still exist, but providers are tightening rules as homeowners use batteries to charge overnight for free.
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May 29, 2026 6 min read
Nearly Every New Solar System in Hawaii Includes a Battery, Most States Aren't Close
Battery attachment rates for home solar range from near 100% in Hawaii to under 10% in some states. Three factors explain the dramatic split.
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May 27, 2026 6 min read
California's SB 913 Could Let Your Home Battery Earn Money by Supporting the Grid
California SB 913 would let home batteries join virtual power plants, potentially paying homeowners for sharing stored energy during peak demand.
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May 24, 2026 5 min read
