Houston, TX — Harris County

You Don't Need A Generator. You Need Days.

Most Houston homes lose power more than 20 times a year. The outages that cause real damage aren't the hurricanes — they're the ones you didn't prepare for.

20+
Outages per year for the average Houston home
1–4 hrs
The most common outage duration in Harris County
10 sec
Time to automatic transfer with a standby generator

Your home, your math

See the math for your home

CenterPoint's territory posts one of the worst reliability scores in the country. The average Harris County household experiences 20+ outages annually — most lasting 1 to 4 hours, most happening on ordinary afternoons.

A properly sized standby generator doesn't wait for storm season. It kicks on automatically within seconds, keeps the freezer running, the AC going, and the security system live — on a Tuesday in July when the grid goes down for no particular reason.

Home Reserve whole-home backup power system installed in a Houston, TX home Home Reserve battery backup system installed in a garage

Home Reserve mounts to your wall indoors. No concrete pad, no outdoor unit, no exhaust. Wall-mounted, silent, and HOA-friendly.

Home Reserve system in a small backyard installation Home Reserve backup power system operating at night during an outage Home Reserve unit close-up showing installation quality

Storm normal · what actually runs

What a Houston Family Actually Needs During an Outage

No central AC — windows open, box fan in. Not survival mode. Just storm life. Everyone in Houston already knows how to do this.

Refrigerator
150 W avg
Cycling on/off. Smart panel manages surge.
Box Fan × 2
100 W
Open windows. Cooler air from the storm itself.
Wi-Fi + Router
50 W
Restoration updates. Communication.
Phones + Laptops
100 W
Multiple devices charging continuously.
LED Lights
60 W
Common areas. Kitchen. Kids' room.
Bluetooth Speaker
15 W
Because morale is a real thing.
Total Storm Draw
~475 W sustained
The smart panel sheds AC compressor startup and heavy motor surges automatically. This is the spike-free baseline.
Summer Storm · Windows Open
54hrs
27 kWh at 500W sustained. Zero recharging. Absolute worst case. The real experience is you never get close.
Winter Storm · Gas Heat Running
26hrs
Add the air handler fan (~600W). Battery powers the fan. Gas does the heating. Same coverage, different season.

Side by side

The Honest Comparison

Whole Home Standby Generator
Installed cost$8,500–$13,000
Fuel cost (half load, 7 days)$700+ in propane
Annual maintenanceRequired
Noise level65–70 dB operating
HOA approvalOften required
Winter freeze riskGas line failure = no power
Recharge methodFuel delivery / tank
Warranty5 years limited
Home Reserve 27 kWh Battery
Equipment cost$14,610 + install
Fuel cost per outageNone
Annual maintenanceNone
Noise levelSilent
HOA approvalWall-mounted, no issue
Winter freezeGas heat + battery fan
Recharge methodAutomatic from grid
Warranty10 years

The Gap Is Just Houston.

Maybe the grid doesn't come back until Friday. Maybe you run low Wednesday night and you're without power until Saturday morning.

That gap — Wednesday to Saturday — is just Houston. Everyone who grew up here lived through that gap with nothing. No battery. No generator. Just dealing.

The difference is you got to Wednesday in comfort instead of suffering from Sunday night.

Sun
Storm hits
Grid goes down. Battery kicks in instantly. Fridge running, Wi-Fi up, phones charging.
Mon
Still out · Battery comfortable
Storm normal in effect. Porch life. Grilling what's in the freezer. Neighborhood has a different energy.
Tue
Day two · Still running
54-hour floor means you're still comfortable. Time to assess calmly. No scramble. No 2am decisions.
Wed+
The gap arrives
This is Houston doing what Houston does. You've lived through this your whole life. The difference is you had two days of dignity first.

It's not the hurricane. It's every Tuesday.

Why standby power

No fuel runs

Connects directly to your natural gas or propane line. No cans, no trips, no rationing.

Automatic transfer

Detects an outage and starts within 10 seconds. You don't touch anything.

Whole-home coverage

Sized correctly, it runs your AC, refrigerator, and essentials simultaneously — not just a few outlets.

Service Area — Houston, TX

We serve Houston and the surrounding Harris County area. If you're within reasonable distance, reach out — coverage varies by installer availability.

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