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Most of us have been there: an unknown number pops up on your phone, and you let it go to voicemail. While it could be something important, the flood of spam and telemarketing calls makes it easier to ignore and sort out later.

That’s why the Federal Communication Commission’s updated Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regulations—rolling out this month—are a win for everyone, including the solar industry. Even better, EnergySage was already ahead of the curve, ensuring a better experience for solar shoppers.

New Year’s resolutions generally fall into one of two categories: health or wealth. Many people sign up for the gym or plan to cook at home to save money on dining out. But maybe a more unique way to work towards wellness and savings goals is to make long-lasting changes to the place you spend much of your time—your house.

We’ve rounded up some home upgrades (big and small) that can make your home cleaner, safer, and more cost-friendly.

Truthfully, it’s not that simple. The amount of time your Tesla Powerwall can power your home depends on several factors specific to your home’s energy use and what devices you’re running. So while we can’t give you a definitive answer, we’ve outlined steps to calculate how long you can run your home using the Tesla Powerwall battery.

Yes, heat pumps work in cold climates. Not only that, they’re two times more efficient at heating homes in cold weather than fossil fuel systems. But, there’s a reason for the common misconception that heat pumps don’t work in cold climates—some don’t.

When you install solar panels with a battery at your home or business, you essentially create a miniature power plant. As solar became more popular nationwide, a big idea emerged: What if we connected all these mini power plants to work as one?

Enter the virtual power plant.

Solar panels run on sunshine—it’s right there in the name. But that doesn’t mean they need day after day of warm, sunny weather to operate. In fact, solar panels can generate electricity when it’s snowing and might even work better in colder weather. Installers often lower their prices in winter during the winter months.