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 …
Reducing carbon emissions one tree at a time
Today there are about 3 trillion trees in the world and 7.7 billion humans. That’s about 400 trees for every person alive today. In addition to providing food, shade, and a natural habitat for many animal and bird species, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the …
How much electricity does your home really use?
You turn on the lights, watch TV, and run the air conditioning without giving much thought to how much electricity you are using. But a high energy bill, a power outage, or the purchase of a backup battery might make you reconsider your home’s energy …
The Internet of energy: Three paths towards peer-to-peer electricity
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, 13.4% of US homes will have a solar energy system deployed by 2030. Looking ahead, studies suggest that if every suitable rooftop in California installed solar panels, the state could generate almost three quarters of its annual energy …
