Past 2 years will stand out in the history books as years that forced us to radically rethink (and adjust) the status quo. As we go into summer, the stability of our utility grid will be put to the test when many of us are spending most of our time at home.  

Fire season will begin shortly in different places, with utilities sending out messages about public safety power shutoffs. On the East Coast and gulf states, forecasters predict an “above average” number of hurricanes and storms every year. Given the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, you may be thinking about getting some form of backup power for your home. After all, we’re stuck inside all day, and work and school, among other activities, are heavily dependent on stable power. Here are three key reasons why power storage is a better choice than a generator for energy resiliency when your power inevitably goes out.  There are 3 reasons for you to choose energy storage solutions over a generator during Fire and Hurricane season. In a series of articles we will share those 3 reasons with you.

GRID INTERACTIVITY

Backup generators are only meant to be used when there is a power outage. During most of the year when the grid is stable, the generator remains off, collecting dust. This is the opposite of how an energy system solution  is meant to function. In fact, some of the LifePo4 are meant to be cycled every day. If you have solar, you can charge your battery from excess solar power you produce during the day and use that stored energy at night, providing you with grid independence and energy savings. Your battery can also charge from the grid when demand is low and discharge when the demand and cost for electricity is highest, therefore lowering your electricity bill. 

Utilities around the country are catching on and beginning to implement programs that provide generous rebates to your battery cost. For example, Vermont’s Green Mountain Power and New England’s Connected Solutions bring-your-own-device programs allow you to earn cash back for sharing your battery to stabilize the local grid during peak demand times. Demand response programs also help de-carbonize the grid, as dirty fuel sources are normally used to cover that peak demand. Many states also have introduced incentives for buying a battery, such as California’s Self Generation Incentive Program and Maryland’s Energy Storage Income Tax Credit. A generator, on the other hand, won’t provide you with these savings or environmental benefits.

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