🔬 Science Jul 1, 2026 · Jeremy Hsu

US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs

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US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
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US homeowners have embraced home batteries in record-breaking numbers in early 2026, spurred on by state incentives while seeking to offset rising residential electricity costs. The trend could even unlock a more flexible energy supply for power grid operators and even AI data centers.
New home battery installations reached a record 673 megawatts of energy storage in the first quarter of 2026, according to the US Energy Information Administration. That trend was driven by states with high electr

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