Tesla-powered homes have entered the market in Houston. Open houses are set for Thursday and Saturday for homes part of a community of 11 Tesla-powered residences located in
the Heights
.
Developed by Utopia Homes and listed by NextGen brokerage, the properties use
Tesla
solar roof shingles and
Powerwall technology
, which ensures “100 percent energy security,” a
listing
claims. Tesla notes the home battery system is charged from solar panels or the grid. With “minimal service and maintenance,” Tesla claims the homes can withstand extreme weather conditions and harsh environments, including cold temperatures, high humidity and flooding in 2 feet of water.
The offer of “around-the-clock power outage protection” along with eliminating electricity bills follows times when Houston residents were left without power. In February 2021, during Winter Storm Uri, Texas’ power system collapsed under freezing conditions, leading to extensive outages across the state and resulting in fatalities due to the cold.
at least 246 people
, though one analysis
suggests fatalities were higher
. Despite the restoration of power, some residents were
charged at a higher rate than normal during price surges
That was subsequently followed by
Hurricane Beryl
Last summer, on July 8, an outage left millions of homes and businesses without electricity. CenterPoint failed to complete the restoration for all impacted customers who were coping with the heat until later.
until July 20
.
“Continuous electricity makes a significant impact in Houston,” stated NextGen broker Jaime Fallon to Viral Buzz News. “Frequent power outages occur because of our electrical infrastructure, but now we have the first solution available in North America to tackle this problem.” Additionally, Fallon pointed out some extra benefits such as homeowners having the ability to resell surplus energy to the utility companies and qualifying for a thirty percent tax break thanks to these innovative solar shingles.
For one of the standalone houses in the Oaks of Shady Acres community, the initial cost stands at $544,900, with an anticipated monthly mortgage payment of around $2,851 as stated in the advertisement. This residence spans 2,095 square feet and features three bedrooms complemented by three complete baths and one powder room.
This residence includes White Oak floors along with wall-to-wall windows. In the kitchen, you’ll find high-end Whirlpool appliances, Quartz surfaces, LED under-cabinet lights, and an expansive walk-in pantry. Additional amenities consist of a standalone soaking tub, a walk-in shower, double vanities, and ample storage space within a sizable closet. Moreover, residents can enjoy their own personal outdoor area.
Nevertheless, the posting indicates that the house has been listed for a few months now. During this period,
Tesla’s image has progressively soured.
As the CEO, Elon Musk serves in the Department of Government Efficiency during the Trump Administration. Protests demanding a “Tesla Takedown” have emerged across the country, with demonstrators urging people to offload their Tesla vehicles and pull out their investments from the company.
On Tuesday, Tesla announced a
A 71 percent decrease in profits
In the initial three months of the year, abanner spotted close to downtown Austin and the Capitol building displayed the message “Save Tesla Fire Musk.” Meanwhile, Musk has plans to
withdraw from DOGE investment next month
He mentioned that he will continue dedicating “one or two days each week” to governmental affairs “as long as the president desires my involvement.”
Fallon mentions that the Powerwalls installed in these homes areTesla products, though Elon Musk isn’t directly involved with them. Despite this, Tesla’s reputation doesn’t seem to have deterred potential buyers, since only five of these properties are still up for sale.
