Backup Power in
Generac and Kohler standby generators and home battery backup for Narragansett, from the Pier and Ocean Road to Bonnet Shores and Point Judith.
Get a Generator QuoteWhen Narragansett surveyed residents for its 2024 hazard plan, 57 percent named power outages as a top concern and half said they had already bought a generator. The town knows the problem well.
Narragansett's population more than doubles in summer, which means a lot of its houses are summer places that see few people between storms.
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 Narragansett
At 6:50 p.m. on October 29, 2012, as Sandy came through, 7,650 of National Grid's 10,486 Narragansett customers were without power, 72.9 percent of the town. Ocean Road was closed from Earles Court to Beach Street, and Great Island Road in Galilee was flooded and closed.
Tropical Storm Isaias hit the town in 2020, and Henri in 2021 caused about $1 million in damage in Narragansett, according to NOAA's storm events database, with the utility naming the town among the hardest hit.
Who supplies the power
Rhode Island Energy supplies Narragansett. The town's hazard plan calls for burying overhead lines, starting with Route 1A Boston Neck Road and Ocean Road.
Which system fits a Narragansett home?
We install all three, so we can recommend the one that suits the house and the budget.
RoseWater Energy
For a large oceanfront house on Ocean Road or Bonnet Shores with lighting control, AV and networking, a RoseWater HUB carries the house 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
For a summer house that sits empty, Savant Power keeps chosen circuits on from Savant Power Storage, and a hardwired standby 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 Narragansett
The state ranks Narragansett's roads second most vulnerable to sea level rise in Rhode Island. Houses on Ocean Road, in Galilee and around the salt ponds should keep generator pads raised and on the landward side.
The town's Coastal Resources Overlay District covers tidal waters, salt ponds, beaches, dunes and the land next to them. For a house in that district, we check the placement with the town before the pad goes in.
Permits in Narragansett
We have not found a Narragansett or Rhode Island rule specific to home standby generators. The town's Coastal Resources Overlay District covers the shore, the salt ponds and the land around them, so a pad near the water gets checked with the town first. Electrical and gas work is done by licensed Rhode Island trades.
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 Narragansett
We already own a portable generator. Why upgrade?
We already own a portable generator. Why upgrade?
A portable unit needs you there to start it, run cords and refuel it, often in the middle of the storm. A standby unit is wired through a transfer switch, starts by itself and runs on natural gas or a propane tank.
Our house is on Ocean Road. Can a generator handle salt spray?
Our house is on Ocean Road. Can a generator handle salt spray?
Salt air shortens the life of outdoor equipment. We place the unit on the sheltered side of the house, raise the pad, and recommend regular service.
Is Narragansett in your service area?
Is Narragansett in your service area?
Yes. Coastal Rhode Island is part of our area, and we work with licensed Rhode Island electricians and gas installers.
Ready to plan backup power in Narragansett?
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.