Is DC charging bad for EV batteries?
Charging a battery using its native current is not inherently harmful. …
LED holiday lights make awe-inspiring displays possible
Imagine stringing up 687,000 holiday lights outside your home…and only paying $350 in additional electricity costs. …
How to defend against rising energy costs this winter
Keeping your home toasty as the mercury drops this year will prove more expensive. How can increased grid independence (and a bit of weatherization) help keep more money in your pocket? …
Orchestrate OS brings intelligence to home energy management
The popularity of residential solar technology and advancements in electric vehicle batteries have created new opportunities for homeowners to produce and store their own energy. But managing this energy mix on your own costs time and money. …
How to build a green home
Whether you’re planning on buying a new home or building one from the ground up, it’s wise to understand how the materials used during construction affect its overall energy efficiency. …
dcbel glossary series: More power to you with home energy storage
During a power outage, a home generator or energy storage system is your friend. Stationary batteries provide clean, reliable backup energy. …
How redundancy is key in reducing blackout hours
Humans are a resilient bunch. We’re not just talking about a person’s potential to overcome adversity and make a difference in the world; resiliency can be observed at an even more basic level. …
dcbel glossary series: AC vs DC
There are two types of electric current, and both are equally deserving of your attention. …
Why everyone will need to know what a kilowatt is by 2030
As renewable energy gains momentum around the world, terms related to electricity are moving closer to the foreground of public consciousness. Words like “kilowatt” will soon become as widely used as “horsepower” and “gigabytes.” …
Will installing an EV charger increase the value of your home?
A home electric vehicle (EV) charger represents convenience for a growing segment of the population: in the US, plug-in electric vehicles account for a 2.9% share of all passenger cars, continuing an upward trend that has lasted for years. A homebuyer that owns an EV …
