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The Iran War's Making Energy Expensive. Solar Can Help.
What’s New:
Amid already all-time-high energy prices, the war in Iran has driven energy prices even higher.
Why it Matters:
Thankfully, there’s a major difference between this new war in Iran and all the other Middle Eastern conflicts that have spiked oil prices in our lifetimes: we now have viable, affordable choices over where we get our energy.
Right now, the escalating conflict in Iran is threatening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical shipping lanes on the planet. Nearly 20% of the global oil supply and 30% of the seaborne oil trade pass through this strait every day.
When nearly 20% of the world’s oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) can’t move, the ripple effects do a lot more than just raise prices at the pump. They hit your entire cost of living.
Your gas and electric bills, as well as the price of your food, are all affected by oil prices. Fossil fuels power the machines that grow our food and the trucks that deliver our goods. Utilities use fossil fuels to generate the energy that they bill you for. When fuel costs more, so does everything else.
It’s unfortunate that we’re involved in this conflict with Iran. We’ve seen this movie before, and it never ends well.
But this time, for the first time in history, households have the tools to opt out. The fossil fuel supply chain is a complicated Rube Goldberg machine of drilling, refining, and shipping through conflicting corridors. It’s a mess that the average person has no control over.
While we can’t transition the entire national grid to renewables overnight, there are three steps you can take today to protect your home and family.
Step 1: Put a Power Plant on Your Roof
Solar energy systems are private power plants that power your home and give a bit of extra energy back to the grid during the summer months when the sun’s out for longer.
Once installed, the fuel is free. When natural gas prices double due to global disruptions and utilities have to raise their energy prices, your fuel costs stay at zero.
If your home is fully electrified, even better. Many homeowners are now pairing solar with heat pumps and induction stoves, moving their entire household off the volatile gas grid.
Solar energy systems last 25-30 years. When you invest in solar, you lock in the same power price for decades, while everyone else has to pay ever-rising prices.
Step 2: Add Home Battery Storage
The sun doesn’t shine 24/7. If you want to really be resilient, invest in home batteries.
Think of a home battery as your personal strategic energy reserve.
When prices spike during peak grid hours or the power goes out, your home automatically taps into its stored reserves.
Depending on how you size the system, a home battery can run your whole home or just keep your fridge running, your internet on, and your family comfortable, without the noise and fumes of a gas generator (which eventually runs out of fuel).
Step 3: Turn Your Transportation Into a Home Battery
The average American family spends more than $4,000 a year on gasoline. Transitioning to an Electric Vehicle (EV) can dramatically lower the cost of driving, especially if you’re filling the battery with free fuel from the sun.
And later this year, bidirectional charging, or Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology will hit the market.
The average EV holds 5–10x more energy than a standard home battery. It takes a ton of energy to power a car. With V2H, your car can actually power your entire house during an emergency.
Take Back Control
Imagine if, two years from now, energy prices have gone up another 20-40%. If you make the right choices now, it just won’t affect you or your family. You’ll use free energy to power your home and your vehicle. Your home will be protected in emergencies.
For decades, energy security was a government issue that was subject to whatever conflict we happened to be in. Today, it’s a household choice.
If you live in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, Exact Solar would love to work with you to help you opt out of rising fuel prices and opt into personal energy security. Just go to exactsolar.com, fill out our free estimate form, and we’ll be in touch to set up an appointment.
Sources:
US energy prices were set to rise long before the Iran war
How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food costs?
How War in Iran Is Straining the U.S. Economy
Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Why We’re Excited About Enphase Bidirectional EV Charging
Bidirectional Charging (V2G) in 2026: Which Cars Finally Support It?
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit exactsolar.substack.com
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By Exact SolarWhat’s New:
Amid already all-time-high energy prices, the war in Iran has driven energy prices even higher.
Why it Matters:
Thankfully, there’s a major difference between this new war in Iran and all the other Middle Eastern conflicts that have spiked oil prices in our lifetimes: we now have viable, affordable choices over where we get our energy.
Right now, the escalating conflict in Iran is threatening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical shipping lanes on the planet. Nearly 20% of the global oil supply and 30% of the seaborne oil trade pass through this strait every day.
When nearly 20% of the world’s oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) can’t move, the ripple effects do a lot more than just raise prices at the pump. They hit your entire cost of living.
Your gas and electric bills, as well as the price of your food, are all affected by oil prices. Fossil fuels power the machines that grow our food and the trucks that deliver our goods. Utilities use fossil fuels to generate the energy that they bill you for. When fuel costs more, so does everything else.
It’s unfortunate that we’re involved in this conflict with Iran. We’ve seen this movie before, and it never ends well.
But this time, for the first time in history, households have the tools to opt out. The fossil fuel supply chain is a complicated Rube Goldberg machine of drilling, refining, and shipping through conflicting corridors. It’s a mess that the average person has no control over.
While we can’t transition the entire national grid to renewables overnight, there are three steps you can take today to protect your home and family.
Step 1: Put a Power Plant on Your Roof
Solar energy systems are private power plants that power your home and give a bit of extra energy back to the grid during the summer months when the sun’s out for longer.
Once installed, the fuel is free. When natural gas prices double due to global disruptions and utilities have to raise their energy prices, your fuel costs stay at zero.
If your home is fully electrified, even better. Many homeowners are now pairing solar with heat pumps and induction stoves, moving their entire household off the volatile gas grid.
Solar energy systems last 25-30 years. When you invest in solar, you lock in the same power price for decades, while everyone else has to pay ever-rising prices.
Step 2: Add Home Battery Storage
The sun doesn’t shine 24/7. If you want to really be resilient, invest in home batteries.
Think of a home battery as your personal strategic energy reserve.
When prices spike during peak grid hours or the power goes out, your home automatically taps into its stored reserves.
Depending on how you size the system, a home battery can run your whole home or just keep your fridge running, your internet on, and your family comfortable, without the noise and fumes of a gas generator (which eventually runs out of fuel).
Step 3: Turn Your Transportation Into a Home Battery
The average American family spends more than $4,000 a year on gasoline. Transitioning to an Electric Vehicle (EV) can dramatically lower the cost of driving, especially if you’re filling the battery with free fuel from the sun.
And later this year, bidirectional charging, or Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology will hit the market.
The average EV holds 5–10x more energy than a standard home battery. It takes a ton of energy to power a car. With V2H, your car can actually power your entire house during an emergency.
Take Back Control
Imagine if, two years from now, energy prices have gone up another 20-40%. If you make the right choices now, it just won’t affect you or your family. You’ll use free energy to power your home and your vehicle. Your home will be protected in emergencies.
For decades, energy security was a government issue that was subject to whatever conflict we happened to be in. Today, it’s a household choice.
If you live in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, Exact Solar would love to work with you to help you opt out of rising fuel prices and opt into personal energy security. Just go to exactsolar.com, fill out our free estimate form, and we’ll be in touch to set up an appointment.
Sources:
US energy prices were set to rise long before the Iran war
How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food costs?
How War in Iran Is Straining the U.S. Economy
Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Why We’re Excited About Enphase Bidirectional EV Charging
Bidirectional Charging (V2G) in 2026: Which Cars Finally Support It?
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit exactsolar.substack.com