Backup Power in
Whole-home battery backup and standby generators for Winchester, from the town center to the Aberjona River neighborhoods.
Build Your Power PlanIn Winchester, the bigger planning question is often water rather than wind. The Aberjona River flooded in 1996 and 1998, and as of 2013 the 100-year floodplain touched 273 buildings in town.
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 Winchester
In the October 29 and 30, 2017 windstorm, nearly 1,500 Winchester customers were without power around 1 a.m., part of more than 80,000 out across Massachusetts.
In the February 5, 2016 snowstorm the town did far better, with just 28 of its more than 8,000 customers out, which shows how much depends on where the trees fall.
Who supplies the power
Eversource supplies Winchester, with more than 8,000 customers in town in 2016. Solar and battery interconnection for a Winchester house is filed with Eversource.
Which system fits a Winchester home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
Savant Power
Savant Power suits a Winchester house near the Aberjona, with Savant Power Storage in the garage or an upper level and relay modules in the existing panel.
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 on a raised pad covers a long outage on its own, or keeps a battery system charged through one.
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 Winchester
The 1996 and 1998 floods led to the town's first flood study and then the Aberjona flood mitigation project, eleven separate works including the Mount Vernon Street bridge, the Skilling's Field culvert and the Swanton Street bridge. As of 2013, 424 National Flood Insurance policies were in force in town.
For a house in or near the floodplain, a RoseWater HUB or battery belongs in a garage or an upper level, never a basement that can take water. RoseWater's warranty excludes water damage, and a HUB needs about 3.5 by 3 feet of floor, 8 feet of height and 36 inches clear in front, so we look for that space above the flood line on the site visit.
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 Winchester
We are in the Aberjona floodplain. Can we still have a battery system?
We are in the Aberjona floodplain. Can we still have a battery system?
Yes, as long as it sits above the flood level, in a garage or an upper level. Your electrician and the building department confirm the location.
Is a HUB worth it for a house that rarely loses power?
Is a HUB worth it for a house that rarely loses power?
A HUB also conditions the power every day, which protects lighting control, networking and AV from sags and surges that never show up as an outage.
What does a RoseWater system cost in Winchester?
What does a RoseWater system cost in Winchester?
Most RoseWater projects run between $125,000 and $1,000,000, depending on the service size and the loads you protect. If the house needs less, Savant Power or a generator may fit better.
Does being in the floodplain change the permit?
Does being in the floodplain change the permit?
It can. The building department may set a required elevation for electrical equipment in a flood zone. Your licensed electrician pulls the permit, and we design the placement to meet it.
Ready to plan backup power in Winchester?
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.