Are solar and battery storage a viable option for a mature home?

As much as these may sound like the considerations of a commercial fisherman, it's actually the menu of options available to energy mature homes that have invested in both solar and battery storage. According to a recent home energy framework from research firm Habitielligence, these homes are at CORE level 4 - Empowered.

What are the benefits of a home battery storage system?

Home battery storage systems offer resilience and additional energy savings, especially when paired with solar. They can help you weather a blackout, avoid expensive grid electricity, and let you use power from your solar panels, even after the sun goes down.

Should you upgrade your home's energy system?

As households climb the ladder of energy maturity, though, more of the physical system upgrades are in the rear-view mirror, and the focus then shifts to the homeowners themselves as the orchestrators of energy efficiency and cost savings. Also: The best home battery and backup systems of 2025: Expert tested

Do all Level 4 households need a full suite of home energy components?

Not all level 4 households will need, want, or be in a financial position to support a full suite of home energy hardware components (e.g., smart panels, EV chargers), but having the ability to both generate and store power brings a degree of control and flexibility that most households would envy.

Will home energy costs rise over the coming years?

Two interesting realities have a tendency to sweeten the pot for those who haven't yet done the mental gymnastics of considering home energy investments. One reality is that most people believe electricity costs will rise over the coming years -- 73% of homeowners, according to Habitelligence research.