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Understanding Home Battery Backup Systems – Sizing & Cost

After frequent power outages at your home, you’re probably frustrated and ready to do something to keep your home operating regardless of grid conditions. New technology makes home battery backup a solid alternative to a whole home generator.

In this article we review what a battery backup system is, how to determine the size of battery you need, and the subscription model for home battery backup systems that makes it truly affordable.

Generator vs. Home Battery Backup: A Decision Guide

A whole-home standby generator can run for days but costs around $18,000-$20,000. A portable generator is the cheapest way to keep essentials running, but it takes the most work and carries a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if not managed properly. A home battery is silent, switches over instantly, and covers a typical one-day outage. Plus the newest version of home battery backup comes with a low upfront installation and a subscription fee.

The right pick depends on how long a typical outage lasts in your area, what you need to keep running, and what you can spend.

How to Keep Warm in a Winter Power Outage

Everyone knows about Texas summers. Hot, hot and more hot. We hit records in 2023 and 2024, both in temperature levels and duration of the heat.

Fewer think about Texas’ winter extremes. But as a former PUCT staff member told us, “The Texas grid is much more fragile in response to winter weather than it is to summer weather. Be prepared.” Here’s how to keep warm in the winter if the power goes out.

Most power outages in Texas are resolved within 4 hours (although those long outages are the ones we remember). To keep your home operating, consider a home battery backup + energy option, with up to 36 hours of backup power. You’ll get a full home battery backup system installed for under $700, pay a monthly fee and commit to using a specific retail electricity provider. Your REP will charge your battery when prices are low and sell power back to the grid when demand is high.

Oncor Outage Map: When Will Power be Restored?

When the lights are out in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, the most important question is, when will power be back on?

In this article, you’ll find the link for the Oncor power outage map, how to report your power outage, and how to find out when your lights will be back on. We’ll also review how to stay informed of potential storm damage and power outages near you.

CenterPoint Energy Outage Map: When Will Power Be Restored in Houston?

Last Updated October 20, 2026

When the lights are out in the Houston area, the most important question is, when will power be back on? In this article, you’ll find the link for CenterPoint Energy’s outage map and information on how to use it, plus all the contact information you need to report a power outage in the area.

Preparing Your Home for a Texas Cold Front

North and West Texas have their share of cold weather and even snow. But those on the Gulf Coast are less familiar with what to do when a Texas cold front is on the way. Here’s your checklist to prepare for below freezing weather in Texas.

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