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How to Choose the Perfect Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator
The lights flicker once, twice, then plunge your home into an unsettling darkness. The hum of the refrigerator ceases, the Wi-Fi dies, and digital...
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The "Big Beautiful Bill": Your Home's Clean Energy Future Just Got a Deadline
Homeowners, if you've been considering making the switch to solar energy, adding battery storage, upgrading to an electric vehicle, or boosting your...
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Power Peaks in Sassafras Mountain
Joyce and her husband are both retired teachers who live on Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in the state of South Carolina. Thanks to the...
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Slash Your Summer Energy Bills: A Pro's Guide to Smart Cooling
Summer's here, bringing long, sunny days perfect for barbecues and beach trips. But it also means cranking up the AC, which can send your energy...
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A Guide to Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
DER Program Overview and History Distributed Energy Resources (DER) programs originated from the need to modernize and stabilize electrical grids...
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Generator Warranties Explained
Investing in a standby generator provides crucial backup power. But understanding the warranty protecting that investment is just as important. Let's...
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Battery Backup Explained
Home battery backup systems have emerged as a leading and sustainable solution for reliable power security. These advanced energy storage systems not...
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Battery Backup vs. Generator
Weather events have intensified, strain on the power grid has increased, and our country’s infrastructure continues to age faster than we can repair...
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Hurricane Preparedness Guide
The Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Navigating Increasingly Strong Storms The National Ocean and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) forecasters...
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Understanding the Proposed ITC Changes
Sequoya Cross, V.P. Energy Storage, Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions At Briggs & Stratton, we believe in empowering homeowners with reliable energy...
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2025 Hurricane Forecast
Colorado State University recently released its prediction for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasting 17 named storms, including 9...
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East Texas Generator Offers Briggs & Stratton Generators and Batteries to Meet Customer Needs
East Texas Generators is a family-owned company serving homeowners and businesses with backup power. ETG, as it’s known, has offered Briggs &...
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A Contractor's Guide to Integrating Batteries and Generators
For electrical contractors, the landscape of power solutions is rapidly evolving. While traditional reliance on the grid and backup generators...
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Ultimate Off-Grid Living Guide
According to Home Power Magazine, as of the 2020 survey, at least 180,000 families were living off the grid in the United States. The off-grid...
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Reliable energy is important for this couple on the East Coast
Nick and Traci have lived in a few different locales – San Diego on the West Coast, Chicago in the Midwest and Morehead City, North Carolina, on the...
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Plan Ahead to Claim Your 30% IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits for 2025
Tax season can be stressful, but it also presents an opportunity to save money. If you've made energy-efficient upgrades to your home, you might be...
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Insurance Discounts for Backup Home Generators & Battery Storage Systems
The world has witnessed a dramatic increase in power outages in recent years, primarily driven by extreme weather events. A revealing statistic...
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How to Right-Size Your Battery Storage System
U.S. battery storage capacity is rapidly increasing, with an expected 89% growth in 2024. Residential battery storage is becoming a popular solution...