Whistler | Pemberton | And Beyond
Backup Power for Sea-to-Sky Homes
When the power goes out in Pemberton, or Whistler and surrounding areas, keep your heat on, your fridge cold and your house safe. We'll help you pick the right setup for your home and budget.
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It's 7 p.m. in January. The power just went out.
The furnace stops. The heat pump goes quiet. Your phone says the outage could last "several hours" and you know what that means up here. By morning the house is cold. If you're on a well, there's no water. The freezer is on its own. And if you're not home, you're checking your phone wondering if the pipes are okay.
Most people only think about backup power once they've lived through a night like that. The good news is you can sort it out before the next one.
What goes down when the power does
You probably don't need to back
up the whole house
Four ways to keep the lights on
Every home is different. Here's how each option works, in plain English.
Portable generator with a transfer switch
- Best for: the basics on a budget
You may already own a portable generator. We install a proper inlet outside and a switch at your panel, so you can plug in and run your essential circuits safely. No cords through the window.
Starts: you wheel it out and start it
Runs on: gas, or propane on some models
Starting at: $5K
Standby Generator
- Best for: hands-off backup, or long outages
A permanent generator sits outside on a pad. When the power goes out it starts on its own within seconds, and shuts itself off when the grid comes back. You don't have to be home.
Starts: automatically
Runs on: propane or natural gas
Starting at: $17K
Home Battery Backup
- Best for: quiet backup with no fuel
A wall-mounted battery charges from the grid and takes over the moment the power goes out. Most people don't notice the switch. No noise, no fumes, no fuel.
Starts: automatically, instantly
Runs on: stored electricity
Starting at: $25K
Solar with Battery Backup
- Best for: backup plus a lower power bill
Solar panels charge your battery during the day. In an outage, the battery runs your essentials and the sun tops it back up. The rest of the year, it cuts your power bill.
Starts: automatically, instantly
Runs on: the sun, plus stored electricity
Starting at: $45K
Rebates may be available for some battery and solar systems. We'll tell you what applies to your home after we visit.
Not sure where to start? Find yourself below.
I just want the basics covered and I already have a generator.
Transfer switch and inlet
The lowest-cost way to get backup.
It's a second home, or I'm away a lot.
Standby generator or battery
Runs without you there.
I hate the noise and don't want to deal with fuel.
Home battery
Silent, and needs nothing from you.
I want backup, and I want my power bill to go down.
Solar with battery backup
Does both.
Still not sure? That's normal. That's what the assessment is for.
Getting set up is simple.
01 - Tell us about your home
Fill in the short form or give us a call. Takes two minutes.
02 - We come and have a look
We check your panel and service, talk about what you need running in an outage, and give you clear options with prices.
03 - We install it and handle the paperwork
Permits, install and inspection. You get a walkthrough before we leave.
Local electricians who live with the same outages you do.
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Don't get left in the dark.
The best time to sort out backup power is before you need it. Tell us a bit about your home and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Prefer to talk? Call 778-866-6844
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