FranklinWH Battery Backup & Solar Energy Storage in Missoula, MT | Edison Electric

Secure Your Home with FranklinWH Whole-Home Energy Storage in Missoula

When severe Western Montana weather strikes, winter storms drop power lines, or grid outages occur, your home shouldn't be left in the dark and cold. At Edison Electric, we provide

cutting-edge solar energy storage and battery backup solutions designed to keep your heat running, lights on, and essential appliances powered.


As a trusted, locally owned electrical contractor, we install and service FranklinWH (Franklin Whole Home) energy management systems for homeowners throughout Missoula, Hamilton,

Lolo, Stevensville, Florence, Seeley Lake, and the Bitterroot Valley.


Whether you want to add battery storage to an existing solar panel setup, pair battery backup with a new solar installation, or set up grid-charged emergency backup power, FranklinWH

delivers unmatched reliability, smart load control, and peace of mind.

Why Missoula Homeowners Choose the FranklinWH Energy System

The FranklinWH system is an all-in-one residential energy storage and management solution that seamlessly integrates grid power, solar generation, backup generators, and battery storage.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Whole-Home Power Backup

Unlike basic battery backup options that only cover a few light circuits, FranklinWH is built to handle heavy residential loads—including heat pumps, well pumps, refrigerators, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.


✔ aPower Energy Storage Battery

Utilizing advanced Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology, the aPower unit offers 13.6 kWh of usable capacity per battery. LFP chemistry provides maximum thermal stability, long battery lifespan, and exceptional safety.


✔ aGate Smart Energy Management

The aGate controller serves as the central brain of your power system. It detects utility grid failures in milliseconds and instantly switches your home to battery backup power without flickering your lights or disturbing sensitive electronics.


✔ Seamless Generator & Solar Integration

Native AC-coupling allows FranklinWH to work effortlessly alongside rooftop solar arrays and standby generators. During extended winter grid outages, your solar panels continuously recharge the batteries while a backup generator can auto-start if battery levels drop low.


✔ Mobile App Control

Take total control of your energy with the FranklinWH app. Monitor real-time solar production, manage power consumption, prioritize critical home circuits, and save money by managing peak utility rates.


✔ Built Tough for Montana Winters

NEMA 3R weather-rated enclosures ensure your aPower storage units continue performing reliably in freezing temperatures and harsh climate conditions.

How FranklinWH Whole-Home Energy Storage Works

  1. Daily Solar Production: During daylight hours, your solar panels generate clean energy for your Missoula home, directing excess power to charge your FranklinWH battery.
  2. Evening & Peak-Hour Savings: During high-demand evening hours or peak utility tariff periods, your home draws energy from your stored battery power to reduce reliance on Northwest Energy utility power.
  3. Instant Emergency Backup: If severe weather causes a blackout, the FranklinWH aGate system automatically isolates your home from the grid in under 16 milliseconds.
  4. Off-Grid Self-Sufficiency: During multi-day grid disruptions, your solar array recharges your FranklinWH battery daily, maintaining an independent, renewable power loop.

Professional Battery Backup Installation by Licensed Montana Electricians

Installing high-voltage battery storage systems requires precision engineering, proper load calculation, and strict adherence to Montana electrical codes. With over 20 years of experience in Western Montana, Edison Electric delivers clean, safe, and code-compliant installations.

Our Installation Process Includes:

  • In-Depth Energy Audit & Load Analysis: We evaluate your home’s electrical panel capacity, daily power consumption, and priority circuits to right-size your FranklinWH system.
  • Clean Panel & Conduit Installation: Professional workmanship that respects your home’s aesthetic and meets all local building standards.
  • Permitting & Utility Interconnection: We handle all necessary city/county permits and Northwestern Energy interconnection paperwork on your behalf.
  • System Commissioning & App Walkthrough: Our master electricians complete full system testing and walk you through setting up and using the FranklinWH smartphone app.