‘They’ve got you covered’: In outage-prone Houston, Tesla-powered homes promise to keep the lights on — but there are pros and cons to this new technology

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A new development of 11 three-story detached townhomes in Houston holds the promise of energy self-sufficiency in a city where power can be unreliable. Each three-bedroom home is equipped with Tesla solar roofs and batteries.

It’s the first of its kind in the U.S. — and the builder is promising that “if the power ever goes out in Houston, for whatever reason, they’ve got you covered,” according to KHOU 11 reporter Ron Treviño…

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