As extreme weather incidents increase, so do electrical failures. A recent report from Climate Central found that 83% of power outages were caused by weather-related events from 2000 to 2021. This includes wildfires, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and many other devastating conditions. Unfortunately, these catastrophic events are not one-off incidents—severe weather will only
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of heat safety awareness. According to data tracked by the CDC, there were over 1,700 heat-related deaths in 2022. And while those with mental illness and chronic conditions are at the highest level of risk, the same data shows that “more than one in five heat-related deaths occur in Americans aged 15 to 44.” Put another way, extreme heat “kills more peop
Choosing the right portable generator can feel overwhelming, with so many styles, features, fuel types, and power ratings to consider. Whether you are powering an RV, your home during an outage, or tools on a job site, it’s important to understand your specific needs. We want to make the process of sizing and selecting a portable generator as simple and straightforward as possible, with s
Heat waves that cause excessive demand for electricity…droughts that make hydropower less available…power grids near active wildfires shut down for safety…aging, overstressed power grids…high winds that snap powerlines…these are all reasons why some parts of the country may face planned power outages this year. If you live in an area prone to rolling blackouts, here are some tips to help
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has partnered with A&A Genpro Inc., a Houston-based provider of premier generator services, to give back to the community by gifting a home standby generator to a local resident. A&A Genpro Inc. installed a Cummins home standby generator free of charge at the family home of Houston native and 102-year-old World War II Veteran Ray Robinson. “Our mission is
Recently Cummins Marketing Manager Hollin Bolden connected with Tom Gerstner, President of Anderson Water, Power and Air, a Cummins Home and Small Business Power Generation Dealer, to hear how they have found growth despite market challenges. Q. Tell me a little bit about your business? Anderson Water Power & Air was initially founded in 1954 as a home improvement business bu
This article was authored by Jared Godwin, Cummins dealer at Lawson & Lawson Electrical Services If you live in one of the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico or in another coastal area, you know that hurricane season begins June 1. What you may not know is how to make sure your whole-home home standby generator is ready for any of those storms that may come your way. Here are five hurrican