Backup Power in
Standby generators and home battery backup across Gloucester, from Eastern Point and Magnolia to Annisquam, Lanesville and West Gloucester.
Get a Generator QuoteGloucester is a city of neighborhoods split by the Annisquam River and the Blynman Canal, with only three links between the halves. When a storm brings lines down on both sides, restoration takes a while.
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 Gloucester
In the January 4, 2018 storm, MEMA counted more than 2,700 Gloucester customers out at 4:30 p.m. In the March 2 and 3, 2018 nor'easter, as many as 6,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm, sections of seawall collapsed, and the Magnolia pier and the Good Harbor Beach footbridge were badly damaged.
In the December 23, 2022 storm, Eastern Point lost power in the morning and Magnolia in the afternoon, National Grid said more than 100 poles were broken in the region, and the city's public works director said Causeway Street was underwater an hour before high tide.
Who supplies the power
National Grid serves Gloucester. A single National Grid transmission failure in August 2018 dropped Gloucester along with Beverly, Hamilton, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Which system fits a Gloucester home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
RoseWater Energy
For the large waterfront houses on Eastern Point or in Annisquam with a lot of technology inside, a RoseWater HUB keeps the house on with zero transfer time.
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 and circuit-by-circuit control of what stays on. A hardwired standby generator can recharge Savant Power Storage, which makes a strong pair for a long Cape Ann outage.
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 Gloucester
Low streets near the harbor and the Annisquam River flood at high tide in a big storm, as Causeway Street did in December 2022. On those streets, set the generator pad high and keep the transfer switch out of a wet basement.
On the granite ledge of Eastern Point, Annisquam and Lanesville, the challenge is often the pad itself and the run to the gas meter or propane tank. We sort that out 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 Gloucester
Can a generator go on a ledge lot in Gloucester?
Can a generator go on a ledge lot in Gloucester?
Usually, yes. The unit sits on a level pad, and we choose a spot that clears windows and doors. The bigger question is the gas line or propane tank location, which we look at on the site visit.
We are in Magnolia and lose power a lot. How big a generator do we need?
We are in Magnolia and lose power a lot. How big a generator do we need?
That comes from a load calculation, not the square footage. We look at the panel, the heating system, the well or water service and anything with a large motor, then size the unit to what you want running.
We are in Annisquam and lose power when the West Gloucester lines go down. What helps most?
We are in Annisquam and lose power when the West Gloucester lines go down. What helps most?
You need something that runs for days, and a standby generator on natural gas or a propane tank does that. If the house also has equipment that should never blink, a Savant or RoseWater battery in front of the generator covers the first moments.
Ready to plan backup power in Gloucester?
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.