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HOME ENERGY
Sequoya Cross explores the growing demand for backup power and why homebuilders should be paying attention to these developing technologies
In an era of escalating extreme weather and deteriorating grid infrastructure , homeowners find themselves facing increasingly frequent power outages . These disruptions , which range from minor inconveniences to critical crises , have forced homeowners to reevaluate their dependence on traditional energy sources . Federal data found that in 2020 , more than 180 large , sustained outages occurred , while in 2000 , there were fewer than two dozen major power outages .
Distributed , customer-sited backup power solutions are becoming more common and more critical for people to protect their homes and businesses from blackouts and economic losses . While home standby generators have historically been the most well-known backup solution , energy storage systems ( ESS ) are an additional option that creates energy reserves . Some consumers looking for ultimate energy independence are opting to install both a standby generator and an ESS to reduce the run-time and fuel costs of the generator .
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