“I had 5,000 neighbors who were depending upon the promise we had made that it was a resilient community and they could shelter-in-place safely.” Syd Kitson, developer Babcock Ranch
Using Our Vehicles for Backup Power: Ford’s F-150 Lightning Heralds a New Age for Resilient Backup Power Systems
The media event on May 19, 2021 introducing the all-electric version of Ford’s iconic F-150 pickup truck was one of the biggest news stories in resilience and back-up power this year. The F-150 Lightning, which will be available in Spring 2022, has an onboard inverter and AC outlets allowing it
Portable battery power and resilience
When I was considering buying a portable, battery-powered unit for my cabin I knew that it would have resilience benefits well beyond the cabin.
California wildfires and intentional power outages call for more resilient power systems
The most resilient backup power system is a solar system and battery storage that has islanding capability.
Fundamentals of Resilient Design: Backup Power for Homes
Living in a solar-powered, net-zero-energy house doesn’t solve the problem of being without power when the grid goes down—which can happen for any number of reasons.