Introduction. Severe weather will produce, from time to time, prolonged local and regional electric power grid outages, as evidenced as recently as December 2007. Such outages cripple economic activity and cause widespread hardship for homes and small businesses. These outages also require extended mobilization of public emergency and disaster-relief services. 

Because most home heating systems require alternating current power from the utility grid, they are vulnerable to sustained power outages and can have severe outcomes for residents regarding comfort, health and safety.

Solution. Heat Assured Systems of NY offers the Efficient, Robust Off-grid Heating System (EROHS) to solve this problem with the added benefit of improved energy efficiency when the electric power grid is operational.

Benefit to Residents. The EROHS provides residents with several days of reliable home heating during electric power grid outages.

Public Service Benefits. The EROHS contributes to the national and state goals of reduced electricity consumption, a cleaner environment, and improved homeland security. It also reduces the need for immediate emergency services and public shelter during sustained electric power grid outages.