Kora Journal

Insights on home energy, battery storage, and the future of how we power our homes.

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How AI Is Transforming Home Energy Management
Smart Home
April 14, 2026 · 5 min read

How AI Is Transforming Home Energy Management

Machine learning models that understand your usage patterns are changing what’s possible when it comes to residential energy optimization.

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Solar + Storage: Why the Combination Changes Everything
Solar
April 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Solar + Storage: Why the Combination Changes Everything

Solar panels alone leave your home exposed to outages and time-of-use price spikes. Add storage and the economics change dramatically.

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The Federal Tax Credit Explained
Policy
April 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The Federal Tax Credit Explained: Maximize Your Savings on Home Energy

The 30% ITC is available on battery storage systems installed in 2026. Here’s exactly how to claim it and what qualifies.

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What Happens During a Kora Installation
Installation
March 28, 2026 · 6 min read

What Happens During a Kora Installation? A First-Hand Account

A Founders Edition customer in Brookline, MA walks us through their installation day — from 8am setup to first kilowatt-hour stored.

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Modular Is the Future: Powerblocks
Product
March 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Modular Is the Future: Why We Designed Powerblocks to Scale

Most battery systems force you to buy more than you need upfront or commit to an inflexible configuration. We built Powerblocks differently.

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Zero-Gap Power Transfer
Reliability
March 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Zero-Gap Power: What <20ms Transfer Time Actually Means for Your Home

When the grid goes down, most backup systems have a noticeable delay. Kora’s UPS transfer is so fast your clocks don’t reset. Here’s the engineering behind it.

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Understanding Time-of-Use Electricity Rates
Energy Storage
March 5, 2026 · 6 min read

Understanding Time-of-Use Electricity Rates

TOU pricing is expanding to millions of American homes. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and how a home battery turns it into a savings engine.

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Virtual Power Plants
Energy Storage
February 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Virtual Power Plants: Earn Money From Your Home Battery

VPP programs are paying homeowners hundreds of dollars per year to allow controlled use of their battery systems. Here’s how it works.

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