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Power bill surging? Why you should 'electrify' your home before 2026


You might not think much about your home's energy consumption.

timyee/Getty Seventy-four percent of households expect their electric bill to go up Lack of backup power is the top energy frustration Two-thirds are considering solar or storage investments Especially with the end of the federal tax credits looming, energy-minded homeowners may need to adjust their calculus and consider the full suite of near and long-term value that might be attainable with solar and storage investments. From the energy-limited house to the automated self-sufficient smart home, people are starting to take a more active role in managing and improving the critical infrastructure that runs their everyday lives.

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