What Side of the Meter Do You Want to Be On as AI Drives Up Energy Demand? The Pros and Cons of Each Side

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Published on: 04/11/2026

As AI drives up energy demand, every home ends up on one side of the meter. Compare the pros and cons of buying from the grid versus producing, storing and supplying your own power with solar and battery storage.

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Elon Musk Says Energy Is the New Currency — Here's What That Means for Your Home

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Published on: 17/08/2026

Elon Musk has described energy as "the new currency", a framing that captures how central electricity has become to everything from AI compute to EVs to basic home life. As AI infrastructure, data centers, and electrification all compete for a limit.

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From Tesla Robotaxis to Solar Virtual Power Plants: The Rise of Income-Producing Assets

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Published on: 15/05/2026

Tesla’s Robotaxi vision and Virtual Power Plants could turn homes and EVs into income-producing assets. As energy costs rise, battery storage, AI, and connected systems may help homeowners lower bills, support the grid, and build resilience.

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