Episode Details

Today Clark puts interest rates in perspective, discussing where they’re headed and the impact of the national debt on rates.  Also today: The home reliability market for power. Utility scale batteries are providing more reliable, lower cost backup power. And batteries are paying a role for home interruptions as well. What to know about battery alternatives to diesel & whole house generators

• Interest Rate Assessment: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Home Battery Generators: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

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• What Are Repositioning Cruises and Why Take One?
• Giant Batteries Helped the U.S. Power Grid Eke Through Summer
• Should I Rent My Roof To a Solar Panel Company for Income?
• Community Solar worth it? - Clark Howard Community
• Are Solar Panels Worth it? 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels

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