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The 12-Point Battery Pre-Purchase Checklist

Before you spend $5K-$20K on a home battery, run through this list. The same one I walk every client through before signing a quote. Free. One page. No fluff.

What's on the checklist:

  • The 3 questions that disqualify 40% of homeowners from a battery investment
  • The single line in your utility’s EFL that determines if a battery pays back in 6 years or 12
  • The minimum panel headroom you need (NEC Article 220) before adding battery + inverter
  • The IRS form + line for claiming the 30% federal tax credit
  • 4 inspection red flags that void homeowner’s insurance
  • The questions to ask any installer before signing

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By Rick Laughhunn — Texas Master Electrician, NABCEP-certified. Privacy.

Already paying for the Net-Zero Starter Plan ($5)? The checklist is included as page 9 of that PDF.