2025 Storms Boost Tesla Powerwall Demand in McKinney, TX – But Older Homes Need Electrical Upgrades First
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas experienced more than 150 significant power outages in 2025, affecting millions of residents
Allen, TX, United States, 20th Jan 2026 – Severe 2025 storms, including October thunderstorms that left 260,000 southeastern Texas customers powerless and May events affecting over 130,000, highlighted ongoing ERCOT vulnerabilities. Batteries and renewables helped stabilize the grid during peak summer demand, spurring residential installations like Tesla Powerwall. National residential battery deployments grew strongly in 2025, with Powerwall 3 seeing rapid adoption in Texas markets.
In McKinney and Collin County, many homes built before 2015 feature 100- or 150-amp panels lacking capacity for Powerwall’s circuits, surge protection, and NEC-mandated features for Energy Storage Systems. Adding EV charging often requires 200-amp upgrades to avoid overloads.
Outdated panels heighten electrical fire risks, a persistent concern with legacy systems failing under modern loads.
“Get the book – your code book is a tool,” says James Adams, owner and State-Licensed Master Electrician at ABR Electric. “Stop thinking of it as a book but think of it as a tool. In Article 90 it says the purpose of the code… is to safeguard people from the hazards that arise from using electricity.”
Adams stresses deliberation: “Be deliberate – whose future is this? It’s yours. Stop being passive.” For Powerwall installs, this means upfront assessments to ensure proper capacity, grounding, and surge devices, preventing hazards from high-energy storage.
“Many McKinney homeowners want backup after these outages, but older panels can’t safely support it without upgrades,” Adams adds. “We use the code as a tool to get it right – protecting families when reliable power matters most.”
Proactive evaluations are key for McKinney residents eyeing battery backup. Compliant upgrades deliver safety, resilience, and home value.
Contact ABR Electric at 214-690-1941 for Powerwall-ready assessments in McKinney and nearby areas.
Company Details
Organization: ABR Electric Tesla Chargers
Contact Person: James Adams
Website: https://evcars.netlify.app/
Email: Send Email
Contact Number: +19726585834
Address: 1506 Haven Pl
City: Allen
State: TX
Country: United States
Release Id: 20012636810