The garage is home to energy storage and charging for these smart consumers.
Energy storage system
Residential batteries are still in the early phases of adoption and typically supplement rooftop solar systems. But as lithium-ion batteries become more affordable, they could provide homeowners a reliable, clean, quiet and cost-effective source of backup power.
Electric vehicle charger
A Level 2 charging unit provides a faster charge from a 240-volt outlet.
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Provides “demand response” opportunities for electric utilities to reduce costs by trimming energy use
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