Most U.S. households can save money and weather blackouts with solar plus storage

Photo of a person standing in front of a solar panel which is next to a home battery system
Aug 1 2025
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A study led by Ram Rajagopal reveals that about 60% of U.S. households could cut their electricity costs by an average of 15% with solar-battery systems, while 63% could gain resilience against blackouts. However, many households facing high utility burdens may find these systems economically unviable, highlighting the need for targeted incentives to support communities lacking reliable energy access.