Backup Power in
Whole-home battery backup and standby generators for Dover's estates and homes on private wells, a short drive from our shop in Norwood.
Build Your Power PlanIn Dover, a power outage is also a water outage. The town says nearly 70 percent of its homes are served by private wells, and a well pump does not run without electricity.
Boston Backup Power is a division of Boston Automations in Norwood. We design and install RoseWater Energy systems, Savant Power and Generac and Kohler standby generators, and licensed electricians and gas fitters make the connections.
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Storms and outages in Dover
In the March 8, 2018 nor'easter, MEMA reported that over 90 percent of Dover was without power that afternoon, 2,112 customers as of 5:40 p.m., and Eversource expected it to take about a day to restore most of the town. Dover police said the town was hit particularly hard.
Smaller wind events come and go quickly. On March 31, 2016, high winds left 337 homes without power at 12:15 p.m., and the number was down to 12 by 2:30 p.m.
Who supplies the power
Eversource serves Dover. During the March 2018 storm, Dover police pointed residents to Eversource's outage line.
Which system fits a Dover home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
Savant Power
For a Dover house that needs the well, the heat and a few other circuits kept on, Savant Power puts relay modules in the panel and Savant Power Storage in the garage, and you pick what stays on.
Relay modules in your existing panel and Savant Power Storage batteries, so you choose which circuits get backup power and see your usage in the Savant app. Modules typically run $2,000 to $10,000, and battery backup $10,000 to more than $100,000.
Standby generator
A standby generator is the most direct way to keep a Dover well running for days. Well pumps have a large starting load, so we size the unit from the pump's nameplate.
A Generac or Kohler standby generator on natural gas or propane that starts on its own when the power goes out. Most installs run $7,500 to $20,000.
Where the equipment goes in Dover
About 30 percent of the homes not on wells are served by the Aquarion Water Company, and a town-wide water system was estimated in 2024 at about $225 million. For most Dover houses the well is here to stay, so the backup plan has to include the well pump and, usually, the pressure tank and any treatment equipment.
Dover's larger houses tend to have garages and lower levels with plenty of room for a HUB or a Savant Power Storage cabinet, and lots large enough for a generator pad far from the neighbors.
How to start
For a RoseWater system, start with the Power Plan. For Savant Power, use the Savant quote form. For a standby generator, use the generator quote form. If you are not sure which one fits, use the contact form or call (781) 333-8003 and we will talk it through. We reply within one business day.
Questions about backup power in Dover
Will a backup system keep our well running?
Will a backup system keep our well running?
Yes, if the well pump circuit is on the plan and the system is sized for the pump's starting current. We read the pump's nameplate on the site visit and size around it.
Dover was over 90 percent out in March 2018. How long would a battery last?
Dover was over 90 percent out in March 2018. How long would a battery last?
That depends on what you put on it and how much storage you add. For an outage of a day or more, pair the battery with a standby generator or solar so it keeps recharging.
How far is Dover from your shop?
How far is Dover from your shop?
Our shop is at 83 Morse St in Norwood, a short drive from Dover, so a site visit is easy to schedule.
Ready to plan backup power in Dover?
Tell us about the house and what has to stay on. We visit, size the system and give you a written proposal. We reply within one business day.