Blackout Ready USA

SOLAR + AI NODE

Clean energy for your home.
A revolutionary way to pay for it.

Go solar and put your home to work for you. Qualifying homeowners can host an AI compute node and receive a guaranteed $200, $300, or $400 monthly base payment from Vendor, Inc., depending on the plan, starting at activation. That income can help offset your solar payment and household energy costs. Add a battery for backup power when the grid goes down.

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Qualifying solar homes. Base guaranteed by Vendor under the hosting agreement; bonuses and net savings vary.

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CLEAN ENERGY.
A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO PAY FOR IT.
01 / SOLAR02 / AI NODE03 / BATTERY

WATCH THE EXPLAINER

See how your home can host an AI computer.

See how solar and AI hosting fit together, what the equipment does, and what it means for your home.

This video predates the November 2026 payment update. Use the current plans below for guaranteed payments, possible bonuses, and your costs.

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HOW IT WORKS

How hosting an
AI computer works

An AI node is a separate computer that runs jobs for businesses. You give it a place in your home, and Vendor pays you to host it. The offer is available with a qualifying solar project.

What you provide

You provide an approved indoor space, electricity, the required internet connection, and access when service is needed. We’ll check these requirements and the running costs before you decide.

What Vendor handles

Vendor owns the computer and manages its work. Maintenance, repairs, replacements, and upgrades are included at no cost to you throughout the service term.

How you get paid

Vendor guarantees a fixed monthly payment under the hosting agreement. It starts when your node is activated, even if it has no paid work. You may also earn a bonus, but that can be zero.

See the equipment

The current offer pairs the PRO 4500 with Core, PRO 5000 with Plus, and PRO 6000 with Max. Your proposal and signed hosting schedule identify your equipment and plan. Later equipment replacements or upgrades do not change your enrolled base payment or bonus cap, or restart the service term.

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THE NUMBERS / GUARANTEED MONTHLY BASE

Going solar
is within reach.

Three plans with a guaranteed monthly base to help with solar, energy costs, or whatever comes next—plus the opportunity for a variable network bonus.

Core

PRO 4500 at enrollment

$200 / month

Guaranteed base

Variable network bonus: $0–$150

With bonus: up to $350 total

Plus

PRO 5000 at enrollment

$300 / month

Guaranteed base

Variable network bonus: $0–$300

With bonus: up to $600 total

Max

PRO 6000 at enrollment

$400 / month

Guaranteed base

Variable network bonus: $0–$400

With bonus: up to $800 total

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YOUR PAYMENT / IN WRITING

A guaranteed base.
More opportunity on top.

Your base payment is written into Vendor’s hosting agreement for a 30-year service term from activation, unless lawfully ended earlier. It does not depend on computing demand, utilization, customer collections, or Vendor’s profitability.

Starts when your node is activated

Activation means the node is installed, commissioned, and accepted by Vendor as ready to host. You do not have to wait for its first paid job. Vendor initiates payment on or before the 15th of the following month and provides an itemized statement.

Protected through temporary interruptions

Temporary power or internet outages and Vendor-directed maintenance, repairs, replacement, or safety disconnection do not reduce the base under the agreement. You must maintain the required services, report problems, and cooperate with restoration.

The base is a contribution toward your costs. There is no separate promise to keep bills below a historical baseline, reimburse an internet upgrade, or pay a remaining shortfall. Solar loans, leases, and PPAs remain separate obligations.

Already have solar?
Build on what you have.

Already have panels? You may still have a path to participate by adding a qualifying second solar system. We will review your current equipment, energy use, roof space, utility rules, and internet service. An existing system alone or a battery-only addition does not currently qualify for the node offer.

You'll get a clear explanation of what can stay, what would need to be added, and how the complete proposal compares with what you pay today.

BATTERY BACKUP

Backup power,
when you want it

A battery gives you a plan before the next outage. Choose which appliances and circuits to keep running, and we'll help you understand how much capacity your home needs and how long it could last.

You don't need solar to explore battery backup. A battery can charge from the grid and store electricity for an outage. If you also want solar and an AI node, we can evaluate them together.

Backup duration depends on battery capacity, charge level, connected equipment, and electricity use. Solar alone generally does not provide power during an outage.

Illustration of Enphase home batteries and a Vendor AI compute node mounted in a garage

A clear plan,
with someone to guide you

Going solar shouldn't mean figuring everything out yourself. Blackout Ready USA helps you understand your options, compare the numbers, and move through the process with a consistent point of contact.

Start with your home.

Tell us what you already have, your ZIP code, and your electric provider.

See your options.

We'll review solar, battery backup, and AI node eligibility based on your goals.

Understand the numbers.

Review your full project cost, estimated energy savings, guaranteed base payment, internet costs, hosting responsibilities, and separate financing. Treat any bonus as additional income rather than a requirement for the plan to work.

Get help through the process.

From estimates and approvals through installation and follow-up, we'll help you understand the next step.

GOOD QUESTIONS / STRAIGHT ANSWERS

Questions homeowners ask

What exactly is guaranteed?

Vendor, Inc. guarantees the monthly base for your enrolled plan: Core $200, Plus $300, or Max $400 for an eligible full month. It starts at activation and continues during eligible hosting under the 30-year agreement, unless lawfully ended earlier. It is payable even with no paid computing work. Only the base is guaranteed; bonuses, energy savings, and your net financial benefit are not.

When do payments begin?

Payments begin when the node is installed, commissioned, and accepted by Vendor as ready to host—not when you inquire, sign, or receive your first paid workload. Vendor initiates payment on or before the 15th of the following month. Partial activation and termination months are prorated.

How does the additional bonus work?

An eligible host may receive a share of a bonus pool based on 50% of positive network surplus after defined costs and reserves. Monthly bonuses are capped at $150 for Core, $300 for Plus, and $400 for Max. A bonus can be zero even in a busy month. It never reduces the guaranteed base.

Does this guarantee my electric bill will not go up?

No. The current agreement guarantees a fixed hosting payment, not a cap on electricity or internet bills. It does not include a separate reimbursement or shortfall payment. We will account for the node’s electricity use and internet requirements in your proposal.

Do I need solar to qualify?

Yes. The current offer requires a qualifying new solar or solar-plus-battery project through Powur. Existing solar homes may qualify by adding a second solar system. A standalone node or a battery-only addition does not currently qualify. We will check the requirements for your home.

How many nodes can I host?

The current homeowner offer is one node per home, subject to project and site approval.

Do I need a battery?

A battery is not required just to host a node. It adds backup power for your home. You can also explore battery backup separately without solar or a node, where available.

What does the node cost, and who owns it?

Vendor owns the node. Maintenance, equipment-service labor, repairs, replacements, and upgrades are included at no cost to the host for the full service term. Your overall solar project may include package, installation, electrical, and financing costs. We will itemize the complete proposal; included node service does not mean the whole project is free.

What internet and space do I need?

The standard one-node connection is rated at least 1 Gbps download and 1 Gbps upload, with site and internet-provider approval for compute hosting. The node needs an approved indoor location, power, and the required wired network connection. Review availability and any upgrade cost before committing; there is no separate internet reimbursement.

Does it use my personal computer?

No. The node is separate computing equipment. Vendor manages its computing workloads. We will review the installation and network requirements with you.

Does the node use extra electricity?

Yes. Its electricity use belongs in your solar design and household budget. Solar production, household use, utility rates, and the node’s consumption affect your remaining bill. The guaranteed base does not automatically increase when your costs rise.

What happens during an outage or equipment repair?

Temporary power or internet outages and Vendor-directed maintenance, repairs, replacement, temporary removal, or safety disconnection do not suspend or reduce the base under the agreement. You must maintain the required services, promptly report problems, and reasonably cooperate with restoration.

How long is the agreement, and can I cancel?

The service term is 30 years from activation. It is not a cancel-anytime subscription: the agreement does not provide an optional right to end hosting for convenience. Statutory cancellation rights, lawful remedies, and termination agreed in writing by both parties remain available. Ending hosting does not cancel your solar loan, lease, or PPA. Review both agreements before signing.

What if I sell my home?

Notify Vendor before a sale or move. A buyer must consent to a written assumption of the remaining hosting term, with site and any required financing or owner approvals. If transfer cannot be completed, the parties must work out a lawful resolution. A sale or unsuccessful transfer alone does not trigger the equipment-value credit.

Who stands behind the guarantee?

Vendor, Inc. owes the hosting payments under its agreement. The agreement alone does not establish that insurance or third-party payment coverage is in force. If coverage is offered, review the actual provider, covered risks, limits, and exclusions.

What if Vendor permanently stops providing the service?

For the permanent cessation or service-failure events defined in the agreement, Vendor must arrange lawful equipment retrieval and a credit based on the current node equipment’s independently appraised fair market value toward designated associated financing. This is not a promise to pay off the full loan or refund the original purchase price. Contract terms, applicable law, and insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings can affect recovery.

Can my hosting payment go directly toward a bill?

You can authorize Vendor to apply some or all of the same payment to eligible bills. The amount paid to a provider reduces your remaining cash payment dollar for dollar. It is not an extra payment, and you remain responsible for any bill balance.

How do I find out whether my home qualifies?

Start with your ZIP code, electric provider, and the energy equipment you already have. We will review your property, solar project, internet service, hosting plan, and current program availability.

Let's build a better energy plan for your home.

Whether you're starting with backup power, considering solar for the first time, or expanding an existing system, we'll help you understand the possibilities. Get a free estimate and AI node eligibility review tailored to your home.

Let's get your home Blackout Ready.

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See whether solar and AI hosting
fit your home.

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Diego JimenezDiego JimenezU.S. Army Veteran · Independent Powur Consultant
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