I recently received BLUETTI’s newest product, a very interesting one that is quite different from the normal portable power station lineup. The BLUETTI FridgePower* is designed specifically for use with refrigerators. Rather than trying to be a broad solution for all kinds of uses, it is tailored to be the … [continued]
Zachary Shahan’s review of the Bluetti Elite 400 battery made me smile, I have to admit. Let me explain. Perhaps you might smile as well. I have been interested in getting a solar power system for a very long time. So long, in fact, that I remember talking about such … [continued]
I recently received and got to review a BLUETTI Elite 400 portable power station*. I’ve used and reviewed several portable power stations now. Different sizes with different capacities are right for different people and needs. No product is going to be perfect for everything. However, all things considered, this very … [continued]
Blip Energy’s blipOne smart battery plugs into a standard wall outlet and connects to home Wi-Fi to shift electricity use during peak hours. Photo from Blip Energy.
Drop-In Solution Benefits From Laboratory Expertise Through Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator To Cut Electric Bills and Strengthen Grid Reliability A smart home battery and energy management platform by Chicago startup Blip Energy is advancing through the 14th cohort of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), launched in November 2024 and based … [continued]
The first thing I seek in technology, amidst the numerous conveniences accessible in modern society, is quiet. Power outages and the desire of many to be off the grid have led to certain portable power technologies becoming popular with the modern adventurer. Whether one wants to use more intermittent solar … [continued]
The US electric heat pump startup Quilt has expanded from California into 16 US states, indicating a rising demand for energy efficient home HVAC systems despite this year's U-turn in federal energy policy (screenshot, courtesy of Quilt).
The US electric heat pump startup Quilt has expanded from California into 16 US states, indicating a rising demand for energy efficient home HVAC systems despite this year’s U-turn in federal energy policy.
EcoFlow is currently offering significant discounts across a wide range of home backup solutions, as featured on its Home Backup Sale page. The sale includes power stations, bundles, batteries, solar panels, and smart home integration equipment, all designed to provide reliable protection against blackouts and power outages. Featured Deals With … [continued]
When I was a kid, my grandmother’s house in New Hampshire was always ready for the electricity to go down. The kitchen range was wood-fired, though there was a newer kerosene alternative (horrible). There were two sconces in every bathroom, each with an oil (kerosene) lamp. About half the house … [continued]
ChatGPT generated this panoramic aerial image of a smart home in a British village, featuring rooftop solar panels, a heat pump, and a BYD EV charging in the driveway
While in Europe recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nigel Banks of Octopus Energy on the weekly YouTube show Mesh. The channel and parent organization, Mesh Energy, are focused on sustainable energy options for the UK building industry. What follows is a lightly edited transcript of our … [continued]
President Trump revoked support for heat pumps under the Defense Production Act last week, but new cold climate heat pumps are already happening.
