Recent data from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) shows a troubling trend: power outages have increased nationwide compared to five years ago. This growing reliability crisis affects our service areas in New York, New Jersey, and California differently, but solar with battery storage offers a consistent solution.
The State of Our Grid
New York: Aging infrastructure and increasing severe weather have led to:
- 50% more outages than in 2020
- Average outage duration: 4.2 hours
- 72% increase in storm-related disruptions
- Rising infrastructure replacement costs
New Jersey: Coastal storms and grid congestion contribute to:
- 38% increase in outage frequency
- Average outage duration: 3.8 hours
- Higher summer blackout risks
- Growing transmission constraints
California: Wildfire prevention and extreme heat create:
- Planned safety shutoffs affecting millions
- Average outage duration: 6.7 hours
- Peak demand straining grid capacity
- Increasing summer reliability concerns
The Impact on Homeowners
These outages carry real costs:
- Food spoilage
- Business interruption
- Hotel stays during extended outages
- Property damage from power surges
Solar + Storage Solutions
Modern battery systems provide reliable backup power while offering daily benefits:
Tesla Powerwall Benefits:
- Instant outage protection
- Smart power management
- Mobile app monitoring
- Grid independence
Real Customer Experiences
Our data shows impressive results across regions:
New York Customer:
- 7 outages avoided in 2024
- 52 hours of backup power provided
- $900 saved in prevented losses
- Maintained comfort during winter storms
California Customer:
- 12 Public Safety Power Shutoffs avoided
- 88 hours of backup power provided
- $1,200 saved in prevented losses
- Uninterrupted AC during heat waves
Economic Benefits
Beyond outage protection, solar + storage provides:
- Daily energy cost reduction
- Peak rate avoidance
- Grid services income potential
- Increased property value
Looking Ahead
Grid reliability issues are expected to worsen:
- Infrastructure continues aging
- Extreme weather events increasing
- Repair costs rising
- Utility rates climbing to fund improvements
Don’t wait for the next outage to consider your power security options. Contact Sea Bright Solar today for a free consultation and learn how solar + storage can protect your home while saving you money.
