If you’ve ever noticed your lights flicker or heard a loud thud when your air conditioner kicks on — especially when running on a generator — you’re not alone. That sudden power surge can strain your appliances, make your generator work harder, and even shorten the lifespan of your equipment. The good news? There’s a simple solution: a soft start system.

A new study shows only 8% of Houstonians are adequately prepared for weather disasters.

It’s not over just yet as flash flood alerts continue warning residents across Southeast Texas of the possibility for rising waters and increased rainfall over the next few days.

Some areas are already seeing water reach the tops rooftops but most areas are at the very least seeing the streets begin to flood.

Colorado State University has released their most recent hurricane forecast. They predict a season that is sure to keep us all on our toes. It’s best to start preparing now.

OmniMetrix Partners with Houston-Based Power Solutions Specialist to Provide Remote Monitoring and Control for Briggs and Stratton Stand-by Power Generators

Power Now and Power Solutions Specialists customers can benefit by providing grid relief to ERCOT via Innovative OmniMetrix™ Partnership.

The agencies in charge of the Texas power grid gave a sobering warning about their ability to make sure there’s enough electricity to meet demands this summer. The Public Utility Commission and Electric Reliability Council of Texas both said their models show a possible shortage of supply in “extreme summer conditions.”

Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake on Wednesday warned that Texas’ main power grid is at risk for outages this summer if wind turbines don’t produce enough electricity when it’s needed. He yet again made the case that more on-demand power sources, such as natural-gas-fueled power plants or batteries, need to be built to make the grid more reliable.