are one of the most meaningful upgrades we’re seeing in high-end homes today, delivering more than backup power. When designed correctly, they create a smarter, cleaner, more resilient home by protecting sensitive technology from outages, brownouts, and everyday power fluctuations. From seamless “Power Reserve” operation during an outage to smarter energy use during peak pricing, whole-home batteries elevate power quality, control, and confidence—so your home never misses a beat.

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