Solar and batteries, explained by someone who's spent 20 years installing them.
WattLab is a no-nonsense hub for residential solar, battery storage and where clean energy is heading. No scripts, no sugarcoating, no pitch.
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How your utility's rate plan changes what solar saves you, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
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See if solar fits your home →Whether a battery pays off, and how the two brands we install compare.
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Rate plans, export credits and the reasons a bill can climb even with solar.
Why your bill can be high with solar →Ways to get more out of the system you have. Setup help lives in the Icon Power help center.
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About your host
I'm Jordan Bastian. I've been in the solar industry for over 20 years, co-founded Icon Power, and helped thousands of homeowners make the switch to clean, reliable energy.
I created WattLab to share what I've learned in two decades of solar, so you can make informed decisions, ask smarter questions and avoid costly mistakes.
20+
years in residential solar
3,000+
Powerwalls installed by Icon Power
25
industry awards for Icon Power
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No. WattLab is where Jordan shares what he's learned in two decades of solar: no scripts and no sugarcoating. If you want a quote for your own home, that's a separate conversation you start when you're ready.
Every week. Each episode runs three to five minutes, and each one gets its own write-up and transcript on this site.
WattLab episodes cover topics that apply to most homeowners. For questions about your own home, request a free quote or call our team at (888) 777-3766.
Setup and support guides live in the Icon Power help center, and our service team is at (888) 777-3766.
No. WattLab is for anyone who wants straight answers about solar and batteries, whoever installed their system.
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