There are new products on the horizon and our talented humans were on the frontlines learning about them this month.

Check out the fun things we learned at the RE+ 2024 conference. We're also celebrating the season with a limited time offer!

Hope you're having a purrfect start to fall. We're here for all of your electrical needs. Please reach out if we, or the humans, can help!

Bella, Caspian and Shasta

Did you miss

last month's newsletter? There was a nutty story about why you might want a home safety inspection. 🐿️

The Latest in Green Energy

We recently spent a few days in Southern California at the world's largest green energy conference. The focus is especially on solar and energy storage systems. This year, we attended with the intention of firming up our vendor relationships and learning how the latest technology can support our customers. Connected Technology employees who attended include Bill, Connected Technology Principal, Lux, Inside Solar Sales, and Ellie, Solar Admin Support. 



Here are some cool things we learned:

• The Tesla Powerwall 3 is making huge impacts on the energy storage industry, especially in regards to its use of the Tesla Backup Switch. Competing battery manufacturers are now working hard to build a similar meter collar disconnect. This will reduce the cost of battery installations for all brands, not just Tesla.🎉

• In preparation for the electrical upgrades encouraged by rebates created by the Inflation Reduction Act, many electrical manufacturers are releasing load management products with integrated Power Control Systems (PCS). This will allow for electrical upgrades without needing a service panel upgrade.

• SPAN is one manufacturer in which the PCS system is making a difference now. Their latest model, plan for release Quarter 1 2025, will have integration with several battery manufacturers which allow the battery systems to last longer when off grid, extending capacity.

• Eaton is releasing a PCS system that is designed to retrofit their existing electrical service panels. This includes smart breakers and a smart disconnect which will provide load management and prevent service panel replacements, again saving customers substantial money when adding new electrical circuits or battery circuits.

• Schneider Electric has released the first smart electrical service panel that includes a meter socket. This is a strong option for people who have to replace their service panel for safety reasons, like folks with Zinsco electrical panels. This smart service panel includes a variety of options to provide flexibility when off the grid.

This was fun! We met Solarboi, whose primary purpose is to bring boots-on-the-ground perspective to decision makers and industry professionals. He advocates for workers, customers, and more robust solar installations.

You can check out the interview we did with him on Youtube.

Is Your Electric

Vehicle Charged?

Start each day with a full charge. Investing in an EV charger will save you time and give you a tax credit this year! Thinking of adding a second EV to your home? Let's talk about electric load and needing a second charger.

Main Electrical Panel

If tripping breakers are a common occurrence, your electrical panel could be damaged. Outdated or overwhelmed electrical panels are the main cause of electrical fires. Your panel may also need to be upgraded to install an EV charger. But no worries, we can help.

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