Jackery 3,584Wh and 2,048Wh HomePower power stations get exclusive $1,450 savings to new lows, Roborock, Greenworks, more

This roundup is mostly retail deals rather than energy policy news, but a couple of items are worth knowing about if you're thinking about backup power for your home. Jackery has cut prices on two of its HomePower battery stations: the 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus is down to $1,349, a savings of up to $1,450, and the smaller 2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is down to $849. These larger-capacity portable batteries are the kind of thing homeowners use to keep essentials running during an outage, or to pair with solar panels for backup power, without the cost or installation of a whole-home battery system.

The rest of the deals are lawn and outdoor equipment, not home energy upgrades: a robot lawn mower from Roborock at $999, a Greenworks electric pressure washer at $150, and a Greenworks 24V cordless tool combo kit discounted by $320. None of these affect your home's insulation, heating, or electrical systems, but they're relevant if you're switching yard equipment away from gas-powered tools to electric versions.

If a home battery is something you're considering, the discounted Jackery prices are a lower entry point than usual, but they're standalone portable units, not a substitute for a whole-house battery tied into your electrical panel or solar setup. Worth comparing capacity and price against whatever backup power option you're already weighing for your house.