Generators for more than a Storm

In the near future, you may need a home standby generator for more than a storm outage

As our everyday lives become more and more dependent on technology and the systems that support it, electric utilities are trying hard to grow their generation and transmission systems to keep up with the surging demand. The following is a short summary of the issues, from one of the country’s most prominent energy sector engineering firms.

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Power at the crossroads: the new energy reality

From rural farmhouses to coastal communities, mountaintop resorts to bustling cities, the grid powering nearly every aspect of American life is experiencing a tsunami of growth and complexity. Data center development is increasing and with it comes a need for more base load power. 

Climate risk isn’t just seasonal anymore

Climate risk is a a constant, systemic threat. Regulatory uncertainty is sharpening while new legislation introduces shifting priorities. 

The old rulebook didn’t cover this kind of acceleration. Despite these challenges, there is immense opportunity for building a grid that is more affordable, reliable and resilient.

The 2025 Electric Report

Drawing upon expert analyses of data from a survey of 500 U.S. energy industry stakeholders, the Black & Veatch 2025 Electric Report offers a view from the front lines.

The industry is being shaped by a collision of pressures: unprecedented demand, supply chain lead times and labor shortages. The grid hasn’t changed this fast in decades, and utilities are responding in real time with bolder thinking and faster decisions guided by predictive insights and next-generation technology.

Meeting demand takes center stage

For years, the energy conversation focused on cutting emissions. That still matters. 

But it’s no longer the main priority. The big story now is growth: how to plan for it, how to pay for it and how to deliver reliable service as loads spike unpredictably.

Large-scale data centers need power that is equivalent to the load demand of entire cities — and they need it in 18 months, not the six years that infrastructure development typically requires. Only 19% of respondents express strong confidence in forecasting these massive loads. 

The conversation has shifted from decarbonization to delivery.

Home Standby Generators Support the Energy Grid

As this Executive Summary reflects the increasing needs for energy, a home standby generator may be one answer to help support the grid, and your home’s demand, while the utility companies are working hard to catch up.  

Power outages may happen more often as power lines are temporarily down during updates and new generation is under construction.

And in our coastal environment where salt air shortens the lifetime of outdoor equipment, you need a HERO generator to reliably supply your backup power needs for many years. Our HERO generator uses water to cool its systems, instead of air. 

So, the HERO systems are protected from salt air corrosion of its metal parts.  

Our HERO is also fueled with diesel, and does not rely on another utility whose demand is also growing fast – the natural gas system. Natural gas, along with nuclear, is the fuel of choice for the new generation that is planned by the electric utilities.  

So, the gas system will also need to grow significantly.  Diesel is available from numerous sources and can be delivered directly to your generator.

Call us today for more information on a new generation technology for your house that will help the utilities as they try to catch up with the demand growth on their systems.