In the first quarter of 2026, US homeowners installed a record 673 megawatts of home battery energy storage, according to the US Energy Information Administration. This increase is attributed to state incentives aimed at offsetting rising residential electricity costs. States with high electricity prices have implemented policies to encourage home battery installations. California and Hawaii were the leading states in new residential battery storage installations, with Texas and Arizona also experiencing significant growth in this area.
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US Home Battery Installations Reach Record Levels Amid Rising Electricity Costs
US homeowners installed a record 673 megawatts of home battery energy storage in early 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs. California and Hawaii led in installations, with Texas and Arizona also seeing notable increases.
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