When the Lights Go Out
The Plain English Guide to Home Backup Power: Generators, Solar, and Batteries for Storm and Power Outage Preparedness
Outages don’t give notice. This guide explains how backup power works in everyday language, so you can choose the right setup for your home before the next storm, not in the dark after it hits.
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- Published by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- BBB A+ rated organization
- English and Spanish editions
When the Lights Go Out
The plain English guide to home backup power
Who this book is for
- Homeowners shopping for their first generator who want to understand the options before talking to a salesperson.
- Families with someone who depends on powered medical equipment, like CPAP or oxygen, and can’t afford a long outage.
- Anyone in storm country, from tornado alley to the Gulf Coast, who’s tired of losing power, food, and sleep every season.
- People weighing solar or a home battery and wondering whether it can replace a generator.
What you’ll learn
- Generators
- How portable and whole-home standby generators differ, and how to think about size and fuel for your house.
- Solar
- What solar can and can’t do for you when the grid goes down.
- Batteries
- Where home battery systems fit, on their own or paired with a generator.
- Outage preparedness
- Practical steps to take before, during, and after a storm knocks out power.
Why a nonprofit wrote this book
Power Up Generator Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps families in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida get reliable backup power at fair, transparent prices. Most people shop for a generator after the power has already gone out, when they’re rushed and easy to oversell. This book is the plain advice we wish everyone had first.
Proceeds from every copy support our nonprofit mission, including Project LifeLine, which works to bring backup power to medically dependent households.
También disponible en español: Cuando Se Va La Luz. Envíenos un mensaje de texto al 816-785-1268 y le mandamos el enlace.
Questions
Do I need a Kindle to read it?
No. You can read it with the free Kindle app on any phone, tablet, or computer, or on a Kindle device.
How much does the ebook cost?
The Kindle ebook is $2.99 on Amazon.
Is there a Spanish edition?
Yes. The Spanish edition is called Cuando Se Va La Luz. Text 816-785-1268 and we’ll send you the link.
Is this book a sales pitch for generators?
No. It’s a plain-English guide to your backup power options. If you want help choosing equipment afterward, we offer free sizing for your home.
Where does the money from the book go?
Proceeds support our nonprofit mission, including Project LifeLine.
Be ready before the next outage
Buy on Amazon for $2.99Read it on any Kindle, or free in the Kindle app on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Already know you want backup power? Text POWER to 816-785-1268 or call (816) 461-9751 for free sizing for your home.