A note from our founder
Hey, I'm Kyle.
President of VSG Power
On this page, I'm going to walk you through:
Two real options for backup power
What each one does well
And how to figure out which one fits your home
If backup power makes sense, great. If it doesn't, you'll know that too.
– Kyle
President of VSG Power
We're proud of what we've built so far. And we're just getting started!
Power Outages in WNY Aren't a Maybe. They're a When.
Source: National Grid outage reports, 2025
If you were one of those households, you know. If you weren't but felt worried about it, that feeling is exactly why people start looking into backup power.
If an outage is mostly just annoying, you probably don't need to spend the money. Backup power makes the most sense when losing power creates a real risk, anxiety, or cost for your family.
The question isn't whether you need backup power. It's which kind fits your home.
Standby Generators
A standby generator sits outside your home, connects to your natural gas line, and turns on automatically when the power goes out.
Unlimited runtime
Runs as long as you have fuel. Multi-day storms? Handled.
Whole-home power
A properly sized unit runs everything: A/C, heat, well pumps.
Natural gas connection
On municipal gas? Nothing to refill. It just runs.
Proven technology
Decades of track record. Simple, reliable, understood.
Home Battery Backup
A home battery stores power from the grid or if you have solar and keeps your critical loads running when the grid drops. It has the perks of being silent. No fuel. No maintenance.
Silent operation
No noise, no exhaust, no vibration.
Zero maintenance
No oil changes, no servicing, no fuel to buy.
Works with solar
Charges from panels. Keep running on sunlight.
Smart load management
Control exactly what stays on from your phone.
Generator vs. Battery: Side by Side
Not sure which options sounds more like you? It's not easy, we're here to answer any of those questions!
Talk to an expert on the teamHow I Help Homeowners Decide
Here's the quick version of how I think about it:
This is an oversimplification. Every home is different, and the real answer depends on your electrical setup, your loads, and what you're actually worried about. The best way to know what's right is to talk to someone on our team who can walk through it with you.
Because you're working with VSG
12-Month Workmanship Warranty
We're here to guarantee your system will stay operational, if something were to come up, its taken care of ASAP!
Electricians on Every Job
Every person on your project is trained and doing the work themselves. Not subcontracted out.
Expert Guidance Before You Install
You talk to an expert with an engineering mindset, not a salesperson with a script, before you sign.
Direct Access to the Team
If you have any questions, you call or text me or my team for any issues. You will never speak to a call center.
If we can't design a system that clearly beats your current path on total cost, we'll tell you not to do it.
Homeowners we've worked with!
They were very courteous, clean, and our yard was not taken advantage of...
Kyle was great communicating during the process and the technicians removing/reinstalling my solar panels were very professional. They do great work!
Every person I worked with from VSG when beyond what I would have expected.
Our Process
What happens after you reach out?
There are 2 ways we can help you!
We understand every homeowner is in a different spot, so our team is crafted to meet you where you're at, and guide you through our design call or continuously helping you learn!
Want to Keep Researching?
We've put together guides, tools, and breakdowns to help you learn at your own pace.
P.S. From your final decision to system activation, expect 4-12 weeks. The earlier you start, the more likely you're protected before the next storm.
