El Niño winter 2026–27
When the storms take out the grid, keep your home running.
A Day One battery keeps your lights, fridge, internet and well pump on through winter outages. Book a free assessment now and get installed before the peak storm months.
- Local Santa Cruz crew, serving the Central Coast for more than a decade
- Works with the solar you have, or on its own if you don’t have solar yet
- Free, no-obligation assessment
Book your free battery assessment
We’ll call within one business day to schedule. No obligation.
Why this winter
Forecasters expect one of the strongest El Niños on record.
NOAA’s odds of a very strong El Niño this fall and winter
When the wettest conditions are forecast for coastal California
Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, ENSO Diagnostic Discussion and seasonal outlook, September 2026.
What a battery changes
Backup power that fits where you are today.
You already have solar
When the grid goes down, grid-tied solar shuts off too, even on a sunny day. It’s a utility safety requirement. Adding a battery lets your panels keep working in an outage.
- Your panels recharge the battery each day, so backup can stretch across a multi-day outage
- Use your own solar in the evening instead of buying peak-rate power
- Day One customers: we already know your system and your home
You don’t have solar yet
A battery can stand on its own. It charges from the grid and takes over the moment the power goes out, so you’re covered this winter without a full solar project first.
- Keep essentials on: lights, fridge, internet, medical devices, well pump
- Add solar later and the battery becomes part of one system
- Or plan both together now. We’ll show you each option side by side
From assessment to backup power
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Free assessment
We look at your panel, your usage and which circuits matter most to you in an outage.
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Custom design and permits
We size the battery to your home and handle the permits and PG&E paperwork.
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Install and test
Our own certified electricians install, test and walk you through how backup works.
Based in Santa Cruz
A local team you can actually call.
We’ve helped hundreds of Central Coast families with solar and storage for more than a decade. The people who design your system are the same crew who install it and come back to service it.
Licensed electrical contractor · CSLB #987896
Common questions
How long will a battery keep my home running?
It depends on battery size and what you back up. Essentials-only setups last much longer than whole-home backup, and with solar the battery recharges every day. We’ll size it to the outage you want to ride out.
What does it cost?
Most Day One battery systems run $18,000–$22,000, depending on battery size and which circuits you back up. That price includes everything: engineering, permit fees, labor and materials. Thanks to the latest meter collar technology, nearly every home can skip a costly main panel upgrade. Financing is available through Clean Energy Credit Union. If you qualify for a rebate, we’ll help you with the application. Your free assessment includes a written quote.
Can I get installed before the storms?
The wettest months are forecast for January through March. Permits and utility approval take time, so booking this fall gives you the best chance of being ready.
My solar was installed by another company. Can you still help?
Yes. We’ll check your existing equipment and recommend a battery that works with it.
Get ready before the first big storm.
Our winter install calendar is filling up. A free assessment takes about 20 minutes.
Book my free assessment Or call (831) 687-8097