Common New York State Power Outage Causes

websitebuilder • Jul 01, 2021

It seems like power outages are becoming more common in New York State, What is going on?

Well, power outages are certainly nothing new, especially in Upstate New York, but it sometimes seems like they're occurring more and more. This might have more to do with the fact that we rely on electricity in our modern lives more than we ever have in the past. For some people, the need for constant power can be life and death, particularly for people with medical conditions and devices that require power to function.

Snow Storms:

Our snow storms are infamous, and there's always a possibility that we could lose power during a particularly rough season or storm. Not having a backup heating option can become a major issue for some homes.
Depending on the conditions, it may take some time before service providers can even make it out to fix downed lines or other issues, our snow storms cause extended outages and make travel incredibly difficult.

Strong Winds:

This is even more of a problem when your lines are above grounds, which is the case for most of rural New York.
Depending on how isolated your home is, it may take several days for downed lines to be repaired. During that time, some downed lines can be hazardous so it is best to avoid those areas.

Issues with your Power Supplier:

It's often unpredictable, but every now and then things just go wrong on the supplier end, and not much can really be done on the user end.
Often suppliers (like RG&E for example) will have information about outages when they occur. It's always a good idea to check their website on your smartphone to see if you can get any information.

While power outages are not limited to these causes, they are generally related in some way. Because of the frequency and inconvenience of these power outages, many New Yorkers choose to invest in a home backup generator to keep the lights on. Demand for these generators has sky-rocketed over the past few years, making it difficult to find quality products with professional installers.

If you're interested in learning more, read some of the details on our Standby Backup Generator page, or reach out to us directly with questions and inquiries. You can do this by filling out a Form here on our website, or giving us a call at (585) 244-0099.

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