Notes from a licensed NM electrician. EV chargers, panels, solar, batteries, and what to expect when you call us.
Leaving home for an extended period in summer is a good occasion to think briefly about your home's electrical situation. A few straightforward checks before you leave can prevent surprises when you return.
A well-lit home office can make the difference between a productive workday and a fatiguing one. Here's how to think through the layers of lighting that work together in a workspace.
A home battery backup system sits quietly in the background until the grid fails — then it takes over in an instant. Understanding how these systems work helps you decide whether one fits your household's needs.
The most successful outdoor security lighting projects start with a planning conversation, not a shopping list. Here's how to think through your coverage goals before you call an electrician.
Arc fault protection is one of those electrical topics that tends to surface during home inspections of older properties. Understanding what it actually does helps homeowners have more informed conversations with their electricians.
Smart EV chargers come with features that go well beyond plugging in and charging. Here's what those features actually do and which ones are likely to matter for your situation.
Time-of-use rates charge different amounts depending on when you use electricity — and home battery systems are designed with exactly this dynamic in mind. Here's how the two concepts fit together.
Lightning doesn't have to strike your home directly to damage your electronics and appliances. Understanding how electrical surges travel through your home's wiring helps you make sense of protection options.
Air conditioning is the load that most homeowners want backed up during a summer outage — and also the one that most challenges residential battery systems. Here's how to think through the trade-offs honestly.
Most solar owners know panels need occasional attention, but figuring out how often to schedule professional service depends on several factors specific to your system and location. Here's how to think through it.
Albuquerque's summer afternoons put the entire metro electrical grid under simultaneous stress as households cool against 95-plus-degree heat. Understanding what that means for your home panel can prevent an unpleasant surprise.
A summer power outage is inconvenient for any household, but EV owners have an extra variable to manage: keeping the car ready to go. Here's how to think through your options.