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A Plug-In Home Battery Is Being Tested as a Drop-In Peak-Shifting Appliance

The National Laboratory of the Rockies is evaluating a compact smart battery designed to plug into a standard wall outlet and shift selected household loads away from peak electricity periods.

Source: National Laboratory of the Rockies · 2026-01-21

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