Why Your Solar Inverter Capacity Is Lower Than Your Panel Capacity (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
If you’ve recently reviewed a solar proposal or your utility interconnection paperwork, you may have noticed something that seems confusing at first: the inverter’s AC capacity is lower than the total DC capacity of the solar panels. This is one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners, and…
Solar After the 30% ITC: How TPO Programs Like Propel Can Make Solar More Affordable Than Ever
In July of 2025, the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) dealt the residential solar industry what felt, at the time, like an existential blow. The legislation included a provision that eliminated the 30% residential solar tax credit beginning in 2026. Because that credit has long been the foundation…
Introducing EP Cube 2.0: A Best-in-Class Battery Solution for Houston’s Unpredictable Grid in 2026
If you’ve lived in Houston for any length of time, you already know just how unpredictable our weather and our grid can be. Summer heat waves, hurricanes, winter freezes, and now even the occasional derecho have pushed our aging infrastructure to its limits, leading to multiple major outage events in…
CenterPoint 2025 Solar Rebate Programs Provide Substantial Savings For Residential and Commercial Solar Projects
For Houstonians considering a solar project for a home or business, now is a more compelling time than ever to move forward thanks to CenterPoint Energy’s generous 2025 rebate program. With a renewed commitment to reducing peak energy demand and promoting renewable energy adoption in Texas, CenterPoint has introduced a…
Franklin aPower 2: A better alternative to Tesla Powerwall 3 in 2025
Since Hurricane Beryl, we’ve been hearing from a lot more Houstonians who want to add batteries to their existing solar panel systems. With grid failures becoming more common and extreme weather seemingly hitting harder every year, backup power isn’t just a luxury anymore: it’s become a necessity. For years, Tesla…