Electricity is easy to take for granted – until it's not. The invisible power that lights your home, charges your devices and keeps appliances humming isn't something you think about every day. But with severe weather causing more frequent power outages that can threaten your home's security, it's time to consider how your household will meet its home energy needs during a blackout.

A whole-home battery like Tesla Powerwall can be the missing piece in your home's energy ecosystem. The country's leading home battery stores energy from the grid or your solar panels to keep you and your family safe when the power goes out, but it can do so much more. Here's how Powerwall helps you take control of your home's energy use, from lowering utility bills to saving the day in an emergency.

The most popular home battery 

There's a reason that half of all home batteries installed in 2023 were Tesla Powerwalls. These compact, powerful whole-home backups are a well-rounded option for energy storage, performance and efficiency. Powerwall 3 offers 13.5 kilowatt-hour capacity, 100% depth of discharge and stackability to meet your household's electricity use. Seamless integrations with your electric vehicle through the Tesla app allows you to maximize efficiency while ensuring that your home and vehicle have the power they need. 

Powerwall 3, launched in 2024, is Tesla's most powerful battery yet, featuring 11.5 kilowatt-hours of continuous power output. Powerwall is covered by a 10-year warranty, and they're some of the most competitive on the market, thanks to unlimited cycles covered and a 70% end-of-warranty capacity guarantee.

Lower your utility bills

Saving energy is good for your pocketbook and good for the planet, but you can't manage what you can't measure. Powerwall gives you control over your home's energy ecosystem, putting information on how much electricity your household, Tesla EV and home battery use at your fingertips. The Tesla app's rich data collection and easy-to-read interface show you how those savings translate to your utility bills. 

Powerwall can also optimize energy use according to your utility plan's time-of-use rates, charging your battery during off-peak hours when rates are lower. If you have solar, you can still take advantage of net metering and earn credits on your electricity bill once the battery is full. Households with Powerwall can also participate in Tesla's virtual power plant programs, which earn you money automatically by discharging energy to power the grid during events scheduled by your utility.

There are even bigger ways to save with Tesla home batteries. Powerwall 3 makes this technology available at the lowest price it's ever been, around $1,000 per kilowatt-hour. You can also receive a 30% federal tax credit on Powerwall through the Inflation Reduction Act, whether or not you have solar panels. 

Enjoy peace of mind

A power outage can be a brief inconvenience or a days-long emergency. With Powerwall, you'll be prepared for storms and other electricity disruptions with none of the ear-splitting noise and toxic fumes created by gas-powered backup generators. In fact, you might not even notice there's a problem, thanks to the automatic outage detection feature that instantly switches to backup power in the event of a blackout. 

Powerwall doesn't just keep you and your family safe in an emergency. It can help you prepare, too. The Storm Watch feature activates when severe weather events like hurricanes, flooding or high winds are forecast, charging your home battery to maximum capacity before the power goes out. Plus, Powerwall coordinates with your Tesla EV to keep even the most energy-intensive home appliances humming during an outage.

Maximize the freedom of solar 

Going solar can help you save on electricity, live more sustainably and gain independence from power outages and high energy costs. With Powerwall, you can see and control your home's solar generation, energy use and battery storage in the Tesla app. 

Customize your solar system to power your home and charge your Powerwall when the sun is shining. Then, supplement with power from the grid if needed and shift to backup power from your panels at night to achieve greater independence from high energy prices and unplanned outages.

Take control of home energy with Powerwall

Tesla's whole-home battery puts you in control of the electricity that's so essential to your family's comfort and safety. Whether you want to lower your energy bills, keep your home secure, or get the most value out of your solar panels, no home energy ecosystem is complete without Tesla Powerwall. 

Learn more about installing Tesla Powerwall in your home today.