
What Happens to Security Systems During Power Outages?
What happens to your security system during a power outage? Learn how long alarm batteries last, what fails first, and how home backup power keeps systems connected.
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Going solar significantly reduces your electricity costs, but most homeowners will still receive a small utility bill.
Several factors affect your bill, including:
Solar is designed to offset most or all of your annual electricity usage, but a $0 bill every month is uncommon due to these factors.
PowerChoice is a program that allows homeowners to sell a portion of their solar energy production to participate in energy programs or grid services.
Depending on the program, this may slightly change how your solar production is used:
The goal of PowerChoice is to maximize your total financial benefit, even if the structure of the utility bill looks slightly different.
If you have questions about how PowerChoice is affecting your specific bill, our team can review your system and explain the details.
If your system includes Tesla equipment, you can monitor it through the Tesla app.
Energy Flow Screen
Energy Graphs
Powerwall Settings (if applicable)
Notifications
If you cannot see your system in the app, contact HomeLink support and we can help activate or reassign your account.
HomeLink systems typically include:
If you purchased a home that already has solar:
If you’re unsure about your coverage, our team can review your system details.
Most solar installations take 1–3 days once construction begins.
However, the full timeline for a solar project typically includes:
• Site survey and design
• Permit approval
• Installation
• AHJ Inspection
• Permission to Operate (PTO) from the utility
The time between installation and PTO can vary depending on your AHJ and local utility.
Once your project receives permit approval:
After PTO is issued, your system can officially begin exporting power to the grid.
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