Knob-and-tube rewiring guide for Portland’s Ladd’s Addition — real 2026 costs, Historic Resource Review exemptions, PGE coordination, insurance underwriter letter process. Veteran owned. CCB# 248553.

Home battery backup systems in Portland cost $15,000 to $36,000 fully installed in 2026 depending on capacity and whole-home vs essential-loads configuration. Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ 5P, and FranklinWH aPower compared. Covers the 30% federal tax credit, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate, PGE Smart Battery Pilot earnings, and NEC Article 706 compliance. Licensed installer (CCB# 248553) with same-week site assessment.

Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panel replacement in Portland costs $1,800–$6,000 in 2026 depending on whether a service upgrade is needed. Insurers are non-renewing policies, home inspectors are flagging them on every sale, and PGE needs up to 30 days to schedule a service disconnect — meaning anyone facing a deadline must start this week. Includes the Oregon AFCI grandfather rule that protects buyers from $1,500+ in unnecessary smart-breaker upsells.