SMYRNA, Georgia — The power grid wasn’t built for today’s demands, and the rise of artificial intelligence, data centers, and an ever-growing demand for electricity is straining the aging grid.
Reports have shown that parts of the nation’s electric grid may become less reliable over the next few years.
Here’s the good news: A standby generator keeps homes running smoothly, even when the grid can’t meet the challenges of the modern world.
“Electricity powers our lives, but we rarely think about it until the moment we flip a switch, and nothing happens,” Paul Powers, the owner of Smyrna-based Powers Electrical Solutions, said. “An aging and increasingly unreliable power grid means outages are more frequently happening without warning. A standby generator keeps essential systems running and the lights on, making it a practical step toward comfort, safety, and peace of mind.”
The recent Electric Power Annual 2024 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration found that electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024. That was nearly twice the annual average experienced in the decade before, and hurricanes contributed to the increase in the hours without electricity.
Additionally, an analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy found that existing power plant retirements, coupled with delays in growing capacity, will lead to a surge in power outages and a growing mismatch between electricity demand and supply, particularly due to artificial intelligence-driven data center growth.
“There’s no need for alarm,” Powers said. “But staying aware of these changes and their potential impact is an important part of being prepared.”
A Generac home standby generator is one of the best ways to stay protected and keep essential systems running when the grid falters.
Generac’s Next Gen standby generators offer more kilowatt options, including 22, 24, 26, and 28 kW, offering even more flexibility for today’s homes. The generators feature built-in cellular connectivity for remote monitoring and control, and electronically controlled engines that eliminate routine valve adjustments. They also feature the first and only transfer switch with a factory-installed whole-home Surge Protection.
Contact Powers Electrical Solutions today to take charge of your electrical readiness planning. For more information, visit PowersElectricGA.com.
