The Company's Cold Weather Preparedness Guide
is an Easy Tool for Navigating Winter Outage Planning
WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems
(NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider
of energy technology solutions and other power products, is
encouraging homeowners across the United
States to plan well in advance for winter weather-related
power outages, as power outage rates continue to rise across
the United States.
According to NOAA's 2024-2025 Winter Outlook, a slow-developing
La Nina is expected to impact winter weather conditions across most
of the United States. Much of the
Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest is expected to receive
above-average precipitation, while the Pacific Northwest through
the Great Plains are expected to receive below-average temperatures
this winter. Both factors can potentially contribute to power
outage events, as high precipitation can damage an aging power
infrastructure, and cold weather can create greater demand on the
electrical grid.
"Americans experienced an all-time high of 1.2 billion hours
without power in the first nine months of the year, and we only
expect that to continue to rise through the winter," said
Kyle Raabe, president of Consumer
Power for Generac. "As low temperatures and harsh conditions strain
the country's electrical grids, winter power outage preparation has
become more important than ever."
Power outages can be especially dangerous during winter weather
in most regions of the country for various reasons, so it's
critical for homeowners to have an emergency plan. Generac's Cold
Weather Preparedness Guide contains an abundance of facts, tips,
and checklists to help homeowners understand the potential impacts
of winter weather on the power grid and prepare for blackouts.
When planning for a winter power outage, homeowners should take
the following steps:
- Identify your nearest warming centers, when they will open and,
if applicable, which ones allow pets.
- If you use a fireplace or wood stove for heating, be sure to
have your chimney or flue inspected annually ahead of cold
weather.
- Build an emergency kit. Generac's Cold Weather Preparedness
Guide contains a checklist of essential components.
- Have relevant family and trusted contact information handy in a
wallet or purse. Create a communication plan in case of an
outage.
- Install carbon monoxide alarms on each level of your home and
outside separate sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and replace
batteries as needed.
- Consider investing in a source of backup power, like a portable
or home standby generator, to power critical loads during an
outage.
From portable generators and home standby generators to
solar energy storage systems, Generac offers a variety of energy
solutions for every family and every home. To learn more about
Generac's complete line of home backup power solutions, contact
your local dealer or visit www.generac.com.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC)
is a leading energy technology company that provides backup and
prime power products and energy storage systems for home and
business applications, as well as energy monitoring and management
devices and services, along with other power products. Founded in
1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and
later created the automatic home standby generator category. The
Company has continued to expand its energy technology offerings in
its mission to lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and
sustainable energy solutions.
Media Contact: Jonathan
SternJonathan.Stern@Generac.com | (312) 402-7167
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