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Air Conditioning
How to Stay Safe During Heat Waves and Extreme Heat
Heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide due to climate change and other factors.
Knowing how to keep you and your loved ones cool, healthy, and hydrated during a heat wave is crucial for your...
Home Backup
Wildfire Preparedness – What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Wildfires devastate cities, destroy millions of acres of wildland, burn down homes, and put people in harm’s way every year. The risks are highest in dry or drought-struck climates, but wildfire can happen almost...
Blackouts
Can Ice Accumulation Cause Power Outages?
Everyone knows that winter weather makes driving treacherous. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain often make it unpleasant to be outside. What you may forget about winter is that ice accumulation can affect you...
Home Backup
The Complete Guide to Winter Storm Preparation: What You Need to Know Before, During, and After
Winter storms bring dangerous road conditions, power outages, and extreme cold temperatures. Preparation is key to survival and safety.
The best time to prepare for a winter storm is before it hits. Once the snow...
Solar Energy
How Does Snow Affect Solar Panels and What Can You Do About it?
When you buy solar panels, you might think your home gets plenty of direct sunlight. Your photovoltaic (PV) panels capture that sunlight, and your solar power system converts it to electricity, reducing your carbon...
Smart Home
How to Prepare Your Solar Panels for Winter
If you’ve installed solar panels for your home, one concern may be the efficiency of your array and how much power it can generate during the cold winter months. It makes sense to assume...
Solar Panels
How to Prevent Hurricane Damage to Your Solar Panels
Solar power systems can make you energy independent and reduce your carbon footprint. But even the most durable solar panels can be vulnerable to extreme weather events like hurricanes.
If you live somewhere where hurricanes...
Off-Grid Power
What Solar Generator Should I Buy for Burning Man in 2024?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned Burner or attending the festival held in Black Rock City at summer’s end for the first time — Burning Man is sure to be the highlight of...
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