Backup Power in
Whole-home battery backup and standby generators for Barrington, from Adams Point and Hampden Meadows to the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove.
Build Your Power PlanBarrington is low-lying, with about 20 miles of shoreline, and more than 40 percent of its land sits in the federal flood zone. The properties touching that zone make up about 41 percent of the town's tax base, so where the equipment goes matters as much as what it is.
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 Barrington
After Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011, some customers in Hampden Meadows, Adams Point and the Haines Park area of West Barrington went up to seven days without power. Irene's surge, 3.16 to 4.78 feet, put two feet of water on Mathewson Road.
A severe thunderstorm on August 4, 2015 felled trees, damaged police cruisers at the Public Safety Building and left several areas without power. In the October 27, 2021 nor'easter, Barrington was among the most heavily affected towns in the state.
Who supplies the power
Rhode Island Energy, which bought The Narragansett Electric Company from National Grid in 2022, serves Barrington. Solar and battery interconnection goes to Rhode Island Energy.
Which system fits a Barrington home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
Savant Power
For a Barrington house in the AE zone, Savant Power puts relay modules in the panel and Savant Power Storage in a raised garage, above the flood elevation.
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 the week-long outages Barrington saw after Irene, on its own or behind a battery.
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 Barrington
About 6 percent of Barrington is in the VE zone and 36 percent in the AE zone, along the Barrington River, Hundred Acre Cove, the Palmer River and the Warren River. On those lots a HUB or battery goes in a garage or upper level above the flood elevation, never in a basement. RoseWater's warranty does not cover water damage.
About 93 percent of Barrington's homes are single-family houses, and most have a garage that can take a HUB, about 3.5 by 3 feet of floor and 8 feet high with 36 inches clear in front.
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 Barrington
We are in the AE zone. Where does the equipment go?
We are in the AE zone. Where does the equipment go?
Above the flood elevation, usually in a garage or an upper level. The building official sets the required elevation, and the licensed electrician pulls the permit for that location.
Hampden Meadows was out for a week after Irene. Is that likely again?
Hampden Meadows was out for a week after Irene. Is that likely again?
The same trees and lines are still there. A generator with fuel for several days, with a battery in front of it, covers a repeat.
Do you work in Barrington?
Do you work in Barrington?
Yes. Rhode Island is part of our service area, and we coordinate licensed Rhode Island electricians and gas installers for the connections.
Ready to plan backup power in Barrington?
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.