HomeTech Voices: Solar + Battery, Part 1

How homeowners are reshaping energy control and savings

Across the country, homeowners are combining solar panels and home battery systems to gain more reliable and affordable control over their energy use. Habitelligence research from the Home Energy Landscape study shows that nearly 70% of households with solar + storage report strong confidence in their energy cost management—more than double the rate of those relying solely on grid power.

This HomeTech Voices feature highlights three homeowners who have made the transition. Each story captures a different motivation—cost savings, sustainability, and resilience—but all share a common outcome: greater control, smarter automation, and long-term value. From California suburbs to high-cost energy markets, these households demonstrate how home batteries, smart panels, and connected systems are changing what it means to live in an energy-independent home.

Whether fine-tuning daily usage, charging electric vehicles overnight, or preparing for outages, these homeowners show that modern solar + battery setups deliver both peace of mind and measurable results. Their experiences illustrate how technology once viewed as advanced is now quietly powering a new standard of everyday home efficiency.