880: Why Smart Homeowners Are Choosing Flexible Backup Power

What’s your plan when the power goes out?

If you think a generator is your only option, think again.Today’s conversation, live from our RE+ PowerUp Live stage, Rachel Stotts of Jackery breaks down a new category of home energy backup: flexible, modular systems that you can easily scale and take with you. Whether you're facing tornadoes or planning a weekend tailgate, portable energy solutions cover everything from your fridge to your CPAP machine, and they’re becoming increasingly popular with prosumers who don’t want the hassles of traditional energy storage.

No permits. No permanent installs. Just plug-and-play resilience. And up to 30% federal tax credit if you act before year’s end.

Rachel and Josh Beck explore why this product category is resonating with both outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners fed up with power outages.

You’ll hear:

🔹 Why energy independence doesn’t have to mean going off-grid

🔹 How modular power systems adapt to your lifestyle and grow with you

🔹 The secret behind Jackery’s rise from camping gear to home backup leader

🔹 Simple steps to claim your federal clean energy tax credit before Dec 31

This episode will make you rethink what backup power really means. If you're looking for a simpler, smarter way to stay powered up - no matter the storm - you're in the right place. Tap in and hear how Jackery is changing the game.

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