Outages and blackouts
More homeowners are looking for backup, predictability, and less exposure to disruptions.
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Why homeowners are switching
Why Homeowners Are Switching
- Rising PG&E electricity rates every year
- Frequent blackouts across California
- No control over your monthly bill
What people are seeing
The pressure is visible across the grid.
Higher demand, outage anxiety, and AI infrastructure growth are making energy feel like a daily concern instead of a background utility.
Grid pressure
California households are paying closer attention to where reliability and rates are heading.
AI and data center growth
New computing demand is becoming part of the energy conversation, especially in Central California.
Energy updates
What's Happening Right Now
Homeowners are paying closer attention because rate pressure, grid reliability, and backup planning are becoming harder to ignore.
DOE Warning: AI Demand Could Raise Outage Risk
New warnings point to AI-driven electricity demand as one factor that could put much more pressure on the power grid in the years ahead.
Read the articleCalifornia's 2045 Renewable Energy Goal
California policy is pushing the state toward 100% clean retail electricity by 2045, shaping how homeowners think about future energy choices.
Read the articleData Centers Are Driving More Energy Demand
Research on data center growth highlights how digital infrastructure can add meaningful strain to regional electricity demand.
Read the articleFresno Is Emerging as an AI Data Center Hotspot
Reporting on PG&E activity suggests the Fresno area is seeing rising interest from AI-related data center projects and the energy demand that comes with them.
Read the articleLake Tahoe Residents Face a New Power Source Fight
Fortune reports that nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents may need a new energy source as utility capacity is redirected toward data center demand.
Read the articleFederal Officials Take Emergency Action to Reduce Blackout Risk Across 17 States
In July 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order covering 17 states as extreme heat increased pressure on the electric grid. The order authorized additional generation and backup resources to help maintain reliability and reduce the risk of power outages.
Read the articleCalifornia Moves to Protect Consumers as Data Centers Demand More Electricity
California lawmakers reached an agreement aimed at regulating the growing electricity demands of data centers amid concerns that new facilities could require costly grid upgrades and contribute to higher electricity costs for consumers.
Read the articleAI's Growing Electricity Demand Is Creating New Challenges for America's Grid
AI data centers can require enormous amounts of electricity and experience rapid changes in power demand. Energy experts are studying how these new loads could affect grid stability and reliability as AI infrastructure continues expanding.
Read the articleMore ways to save
You May Also Qualify
Depending on your household and available programs, you may be eligible for subsidies that help with other energy-efficient home upgrades.
AC Equipment
Support may be available for qualifying heating and cooling equipment.
Refrigerators
Programs may help with eligible energy-efficient refrigerator upgrades.
Ovens
Qualifying households may receive help toward approved oven upgrades.
Dishwashers
Assistance may be available for eligible high-efficiency dishwashers.
Roof Improvements
Some programs may help cover qualifying improvements to your roof.
Eligibility, program availability, and benefit amounts vary by household, location, and program requirements.
Homeowner stories
People want proof that this actually helps.
These stories show the kind of concerns homeowners bring in and the confidence they want before making a change.
"Our bill kept jumping and we felt like we had zero control. The process was simple, and we finally understood what options were available for our home."
"After dealing with outage concerns every summer, we wanted more peace of mind. It helped to talk through what programs and protections might fit."
"We had been putting it off because everything sounded confusing. This made the next step feel clear and much less overwhelming."
"I was having a terrible experience at first paying for a true-up bill of about $1,000. I applied for the program and qualified for the batteries and $300 in subsidies for my new fridge. Now I am satisfied and protected from outages"
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