5 Ways to Make Your Home Energy Independent

 As homeowners, we all need and use power daily, but we depend on the grid for reliable energy can be challenging and expensive. Luckily, there’s a better way. Renewable sources of energy are readily available. And with clean energy storage systems for residential use, it’s never been easier for our homes to be energy independent.

Whatever our needs are, there are customizable solutions that are easy-to-use and reliable, letting us store and use clean energy when we need it the most. Improving the efficiency of our homes' energy use can help us prepare for emergencies, save the environment and cut down on unnecessary costs.

Here are the top 5 ways you can make your home energy independent: 

1. Install a home battery backup
   Losing power isn’t fun. When you have to wait on repairs to the local grid before you can use your essentials, it can be a frustrating and sometimes even dangerous situation. You don’t have to go without power during emergencies. Install a home battery backup to keep what you need running throughout even the most severe disasters. You can also use it to off-set costs during peak demands.
2. Use solar generators
   Solar power is an excellent source of renewable energy. With portable solar generators, you can power virtually anything you can plug into a standard wall outlet. That means power tools, refrigerators, freezers, air compressors, medical devices and even blenders. This is an excellent way to cut down on home energy use for even the small appliances and still take power with you when you're on the go.
3. Save with a power bank
   Chargers and cords can not only bring clutter into your home, but can keep you from saving valuable energy. Power banks are a great way to charge multiple devices at once and can even help you stay energy independent on the go.
4. Make a DIY solar power kit
   Harnessing the power of the sun can also be useful for powering your devices, tools, light and other power needs in your shed, gazebo or other outside activities at your home. Start your own DIY solar power kit to get the power you need when you need it and save money while doing so.
5. Reorganize your workspace
   Working from home is more and more common these days. If you have a home workspace, then chances are you can explore various ways to make it more energy efficient. Try installing a smart energy storage system for your home or even solar panels and power stations for your work in the yard or in the shed.