About I-Control-Energy.com

Our Mission

I-Control-Energy.com exists for one reason: to help ordinary homeowners, homesteaders, and preppers take real control of their energy supply — using tools and knowledge that were previously only accessible to engineers and industry insiders.

We believe energy independence is a fundamental right, not a luxury. And we believe the information to achieve it should be free.

What We Offer

Every tool and article on this site is:

• Free to use — no account, no subscription, no paywall
• Honest — we tell you what things actually cost and what really works
• Practical — written by and for people who actually build these systems
• Independent — we do not accept payment from solar installers or equipment manufacturers to influence our content

The Home Energy Independence Planner

Our flagship tool — the Home Energy Independence Planner — was built because no free tool existed that combined solar sizing, battery storage calculation, wind resource estimation, appliance load analysis, cost estimation, payback projection, and a printable DIY action plan into one place.

It took months to build and is maintained completely free of charge.

Affiliate Disclosure

This site earns revenue through affiliate links (we may earn a commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you) and display advertising through Google AdSense. This is what keeps the site free and running. We only recommend products we would genuinely use ourselves. See our full Affiliate Disclosure.

A Note on Accuracy

We work hard to keep our guides and calculator accurate. However, the energy industry changes constantly — panel prices drop, incentives change, and new products emerge. If you spot an error or outdated information, please let us know. We take accuracy seriously.

All calculations provided by our tools are estimates for planning purposes. Always consult a licensed electrician or engineer before performing electrical work. See our full Disclaimer.