Backup Power in
Standby generators and home battery backup for Westwood, between the Charles and Neponset rivers and next door to our shop in Norwood.
Get a Generator QuoteWestwood's own hazard plan says power outages are reported often, at the Martha Jones School and across town, and that they show why backup generators matter. In March 2018, Eversource told half the town to plan for days without power.
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 Westwood
At 3:30 p.m. on March 8, 2018, MEMA reported over 3,000 Westwood customers, 51 percent of the town, in the dark. Eversource told residents to plan for multiple days without power, and the Senior Center on Nahatan Street opened for warmth and phone charging.
Smaller storms reach it too. In the March 14, 2017 winter storm, 329 Westwood homes, about 5 percent of the town, were without power at 1:13 p.m., down to 22 by late afternoon. Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011 brought flooding and downed trees and wires, and the March 2010 floods closed streets in town, according to the hazard plan.
Who supplies the power
Eversource serves Westwood. The town's hazard plan says it works with Eversource to respond quickly to wind-related outages.
Which system fits a Westwood home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
RoseWater Energy
A large Westwood house with a home theater and a big network can sit on a RoseWater HUB, so the first hours of a multi-day outage pass without a reboot.
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 covers the shorter outages without starting an engine, with relay modules in the panel and Savant Power Storage in the garage, and a hardwired generator can recharge it.
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 Westwood
Westwood sits in both the Charles and Neponset river watersheds, with 669 acres of wetlands, and the Neponset area on the east side of town is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. For houses near those wetlands, the generator pad goes on high ground.
About 86 percent of Westwood's homes are owner-occupied, and most have room for a pad in the side or rear yard and a garage that can hold 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 Westwood
We are near the Neponset wetlands. Does that change where a generator goes?
We are near the Neponset wetlands. Does that change where a generator goes?
It can. The pad goes on the higher part of the lot, and work near wetlands may involve the conservation commission. We check before quoting.
How far is Westwood from your shop?
How far is Westwood from your shop?
Our shop is at 83 Morse St in Norwood, right next door, so site visits and service calls are close.
Would a generator have covered the March 2018 outage?
Would a generator have covered the March 2018 outage?
Yes. A standby generator on natural gas runs for as long as the outage lasts. On propane, the tank size decides how many days it can go.
In 2018 people went to the Senior Center to stay warm. How do we avoid that?
In 2018 people went to the Senior Center to stay warm. How do we avoid that?
Back up the heating system. Even a gas boiler or furnace needs electricity for its controls and pumps. A standby generator or a battery sized for the heating circuits keeps the house warm for as long as the outage lasts.
Ready to plan backup power in Westwood?
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.