(NAPSA)—Increasingly, home- owners are seeking alternative sources of energy that can meet their needs in an emergency. When a home loses power, off goes the heat, out go the lights, the food in the refrigerator spoils and the garage doors can becomedisabled. Losing power for days, weeks or even longer can be costly, inconvenient and dangerous. While many homeowners have tried to address their need for electricity in an emergency with a portable generator, portability may not be the key. Experts such as the American Red Cross suggest that during power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are better suited for providing backup power to the home than portable generators. An automatic standby generator can sense an outage and respond immediately. There are no extension cords to plug in, gas tanks to fill or switchesto flip. Plus, portable generators—if misused—can cause hazards such as carbon monoxide poisoning from toxic engine exhaust, electric shockorfire. However, in the past, some have found the cost of automatic stationary generator systemsto be prohibitive. The good news, according to Jake Thomas of Generac Power Systems, is that all that is changing. There are now automatic standby systems available at nearly the same price as a portable generator. Said Thomas, “Our new 7-kilo- watt [kW] CorePower System consists of a generator and transfer switch conveniently packaged together at a price point significantly less than any other automatic standby generator and switch combination on the market—for as little as $1,799. Its compact design is engineered for easy maintenance and serviceability and is ideal when space is at a premium.” Automatic standby generators operate on natural gas or liquid hie An automatic standby generator can sense an outage and respond immediately. Plus, the new Generac CorePower System is more affordable than ever before. propane vapor, eliminating the fuel storage, spillage, spoilage or odor concerns that are common with gasoline or diesel models. Because of their favorable emissions profile, gaseous-fueled generators, such as the new Generac CorePower System, are becoming increasingly popular as an environmentally conscious solution for backup power needs. For those who want to go even greener, Generac’s new EcoGen generator is the first automatic standby generator designed and warranted for off-grid use when used in an alternative energy system. Whetheroneis living off grid by choice or as a requirement, EcoGen is considered an affordable, reliable, propane-fueled alternative to traditional standby and portable generators. Generac introduced the first gaseous-fueled automatic home standby system in 1989 and has been the leader in standby power ever since with its popular Guardian Series line. For more information, visit www.Generac.com or call (888) GENERAC.
