Backup Power in
Standby generators and home battery backup for Hopkinton, from the town center to the neighborhoods on private wells.
Get a Generator QuoteHopkinton's officials described the March 2018 nor'easters as a hurricane-level impact on the town. Two main power feeders broke, more than 175 trees, limbs or wires were reported down, and it took days to get almost everyone back.
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 Hopkinton
On March 9, 2018, the town reported about 25 percent of Hopkinton still without power, down from 33 percent the night before, because two main feeders in town had broken. By Sunday morning, March 11, 99.1 percent of households had power back.
Smaller failures happen too. On December 18, 2018, wind left nearly 700 customers out, about 10 percent, and five schools canceled class. On Election Day, November 5, 2024, an outage hit the middle school as polls opened. Eversource counted 717 customers out and later blamed a faulty switch.
Who supplies the power
Eversource serves Hopkinton. During the March 2018 storms the town's own updates sent residents to Eversource's outage line, and Eversource is also who approves a solar and battery hookup.
Which system fits a Hopkinton home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
RoseWater Energy
When a broken feeder takes out a whole section of Hopkinton, a RoseWater HUB keeps a technology-heavy house running with zero transfer time while the generator, if there is one, catches up.
Whole-home battery backup with zero transfer time and power conditioning, for large homes where nothing can blink. Most projects run $125,000 to $1,000,000.
Savant Power
Savant Power adds battery backup with no engine noise for the short outages, like the 2024 switch failure, and a hardwired standby generator can recharge it for the long ones.
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.
Where the equipment goes in Hopkinton
The Hopkinton Independent reported in 2025 that about 40 percent of the town's residents have private wells. In those houses, the well pump belongs on the backup plan alongside the heat.
Most Hopkinton lots have room for a generator pad clear of windows and doors, and a garage or basement for a battery cabinet.
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 Hopkinton
We are on a well in Hopkinton. What changes?
We are on a well in Hopkinton. What changes?
The well pump has to be on backup, and the system has to handle its starting load. We read the pump's nameplate on the site visit and size around it.
How long does a standby generator run?
How long does a standby generator run?
On natural gas, as long as the gas keeps flowing. On propane, it depends on the tank size and the load. We size the tank to cover several days.
Does a generator need maintenance?
Does a generator need maintenance?
Yes. It runs a short exercise cycle on its own schedule, and it needs regular service like any engine. The manufacturer's app reports its status.
What goes on the backup plan in a Hopkinton house?
What goes on the backup plan in a Hopkinton house?
Usually the heating system, the refrigerator and freezer, a few lights and outlets, the network, and the well pump if the house has one. From there it is a choice between essential circuits and the whole house, which the load calculation settles.
Ready to plan backup power in Hopkinton?
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.