Briggs & Stratton Backup Power: Your Shield Against the Storm
The new NOAA inland alerts serve as a reminder that the power grid is vulnerable everywhere. When the forecast cone expands into your county, it’s not just a wind warning—it’s a warning that your electricity is at risk. High winds can disrupt local infrastructure for days, making home resilience a necessity rather than a luxury.
Choosing the Right Backup Power Solution
A disaster preparedness plan is incomplete without a strategy to keep your lights on, your food fresh, and your medical devices running. Briggs & Stratton offers several tiers of protection:
A disaster preparedness plan is incomplete without a strategy to keep your lights on, your food fresh, and your medical devices running. Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions offers professional-grade protection tailored to your home’s specific needs:
PowerProtect+ Standby Generators: For total peace of mind, our new PowerProtect+ series represents the most powerful line of home standby generators on the market. These units are permanently installed outside your home and engage automatically the moment utility power fails. With industry-leading motor starting power, a PowerProtect+ generator ensures that even your heaviest loads—like central air conditioning during a humid post-storm heatwave—keep running without a hitch.
SimpliPHI 6.6 Battery Backup Packages: If you’re looking for a sustainable, versatile energy solution, the SimpliPHI 6.6 energy storage system is a game-changer. These batteries utilize Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) technology, which is safer and longer-lasting than traditional lithium-ion. The SimpliPHI 6.6 can store power from the grid or pair seamlessly with solar panels to provide silent, reliable backup. It’s an ideal solution for homeowners who want to "peak shave" their energy bills while ensuring they have a reservoir of power ready for the next NOAA-warned event.
Hybrid Resilience: For the ultimate in storm preparedness, many homeowners are now pairing PowerProtect+ generators with SimpliPHI 6.6 batteries. This "best of both worlds" approach allows you to run on silent battery power during the night and use the generator to power heavy loads or recharge the batteries during the day.