Sunrun Flex Home Energy System Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2027 Home Reno Awards Winner

Sunrun announced that its Sunrun Flex home energy subscription was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2027 Home Reno Awards. The Flex system is designed to adjust to evolving energy demands, unlike traditional solar setups that remain fixed to initial usage levels. Judges highlighted the innovation in Flex’s pricing model, which allows homeowners to lease a system that grows with their power requirements over time.

The award follows Sunrun’s prior recognition in 2025 as a Sustainability Innovator for its battery-plus-solar subscription service. Good Housekeeping’s evaluation process included real-world testing and expert assessments of quality, value, efficiency, and design. Dan DiClerico, Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, emphasized the importance of systems that accommodate increasing household electrification.

Sunrun Flex is structured to provide a predictable monthly minimum payment while charging only for extra energy used beyond a baseline at a locked-in Flex Rate. The system includes home battery storage features such as automatic backup power during outages and protection against utility rate increases. It also supports grid stability by supplying dispatchable power during peak demand.

Traditional solar systems are sized for current energy use, often leaving households under-resourced as needs expand. Flex systems are intentionally sized above pre-solar usage to ensure surplus energy is available for future additions like electric vehicles or new appliances. Sunrun’s President and Chief Revenue Officer Paul Dickson stated the system removes uncertainty about energy sufficiency amid changing household circumstances.