Tax incentives that saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year. That means people who want to take advantage of them before they disappear have to act quickly. “There is still time, but the clock is ticking,” said Zach Pierce, head of policy at Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on electrification. With thousands of dollars on the line and mere days or months to claim them, we've got some tips on how to ...

Product Performance - EcoFlow Wave 3 excels in cooling, making it comfortable in hot conditions, even without a rainfly [17] - The unit cooled down the tent close to the advertised 15°F (83°C) within 15 minutes, despite challenging conditions [10][12] - The add-on battery design is clever, locking securely without increasing the footprint [4] - The AC unit plus the battery is heavy, weighing about 55 lbs (25 kg), and EcoFlow advises against lifting it alone [5][6] Power and Charging - The AC unit requires the add-on battery or an external power bank to operate, which isn't clearly emphasized on EcoFlow's website [6][7] - Solar charging performance varies; a smaller 100W solar panel charged the battery to 33% in a little over 4 hours, peaking at 77W [16] - EcoFlow advertises a 75-minute full charge using a specific 400W solar panel combined with AC power [14][19] Usability and Design - Setting up the tent duct covers can be difficult [9] - The app provides real-time wattage information for solar panel efficiency [16][18] Market Suitability - The product may not be suitable for light camping or backpacking due to its weight and size [19]

RT Jesse Peltan (@JessePeltan)People seem to think that solar manufacturing takes way more energy than it really does.A 500W solar panel only needs ~1 kg of refined silicon.The energy payback for that silicon is measured in months. ...