CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As the community continues growing, so does the pressure on Southern Utah’s existing power infrastructure. Local residents have enjoyed a reliable and stable power grid up to this point, but power companies in the area are now starting to notify customers that rolling blackouts may be coming. In the event of a scheduled or unexpected outage, will you be prepared?
How will you stay cool? How will you keep your food from spoiling? How will you power essential medical devices? How will you keep your smartphone, Wi-Fi network, home security system and other electronics online? Ephraim Barlow, co-owner of HedgeHog Electric & Solar, said these are the questions that every Southern Utah homeowner needs to be able to answer.
“Too often, we fail to plan for future emergencies,” he added. “When it comes to a power outage emergency, it isn’t a matter of if, but when and for how long.”
Some members of the family may need additional assistance when the power goes out, including children and seniors, who are at greater risk for dehydration and heat exhaustion. The solution for keeping loved ones safe and life comfortable is a permanent standby generator, which constantly monitors the home’s electrical system and automatically turns on when it detects an outage.
“The moment that it senses the power has been restored, it shuts itself back down,” Barlow said. “Nobody has to go out and flip any breakers; you don’t even have to be home.”
HedgeHog is the community’s trusted local team of experts in backup generators. The company installs high-quality, dependable products that will be there for customers when they need them most and offers ongoing support to ensure homeowners are never without power. HedgeHog is a certified dealer for Generac, one of the leading names in backup generator technology in the United States.
Homeowners may choose to install a partial or whole-home generator depending on their power needs in the event of an outage. A whole-home system seamlessly powers large appliances including cooling and heating systems, refrigerators, water heaters and sump pumps along with devices like lamps and computers. Barlow said about 9 in 10 Southern Utah customers opt for whole-home protection.
The generator will perform a routine system check and startup either weekly, biweekly or monthly per the customer’s preference. HedgeHog also provides an option for homeowners to monitor the system remotely on their mobile devices.
Standby generators operate on a variety of independent fuel sources including diesel, natural gas, propane and gasoline. In the St. George area, most use the existing natural gas service to the home.
HedgeHog is a locally owned company that has been providing residential and commercial electrical services since 2008. They have the knowledge and skill to help customers find the ideal backup generator for their home’s electrical needs. They take care of the entire installation process, including securing the necessary permits from the city and connecting with the natural gas provider.
“We sell it and we service it for the long run,” Barlow said.
If you’re ready to protect your home with a permanent standby generator, call 866-605-2113 today. HedgeHog is happy to provide complimentary consultations for home generators and solar power solutions.
Written by ALEXA MORGAN for St. George News.
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