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A modern home battery system installed on a house with solar panels, set against a sunny California landscape, representing sustainable urban energy.
Services

Home battery systems: Early adoption and California's model

New York City has just installed its first officially permitted home battery storage system, a 19.

Rick Donovan·May 18, 2026
Construction workers reviewing blueprints at a residential building site in California, emphasizing adherence to new safety regulations and fire sprinkler mandates.
Safety

Residential Construction Regulations Explained

In California, every new residential dwelling unit must now include fire sprinklers, a significant cost and design consideration that was not universally required just a few years ago.

Ben Foster·May 13, 2026