Power to the People  

In a time when weather patterns are uncertain and related power outages are increasingly common, it’s more important than ever for consumers to consider an alternative form of power.

As many as 70 percent of all power outages are weather-related, with strong winds and storms accounting for most of them. A backup power generator can ensure that your home’s essential systems keep running.

In Texas, where both cold and warm fronts blow in throughout the year and can create havoc, odds are increasingly high that you’ll experience some degree of power failure during the next 12 months. A generator, either fixed or portable, can ensure you’re not left in the dark — or out in the cold.

Backup generators can run on many types of fuel, including natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel. Propane, which is available in smaller cylinders (5 to 10 gallons), is the easiest to store and handle when needed. It also has a virtually unlimited shelf life. That makes it ideal for power outages, when gas stations may not have gas or diesel fuel available, or you may not be able to leave your home to refuel. Propane generators are also the quieter and more emission-compliant option.