Canadian Hospital Suffers Power Outage

Canadian Hospital Loses Power

When Backup Power Fails: Lessons from Recent Canadian Hospital Crises Posted by Aurora Generators | May 2025 In modern healthcare, uninterrupted power is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Yet, two major Canadian hospitals recently faced catastrophic power failures that highlight a national vulnerability: aging infrastructure and unreliable backup power systems. In this post, we […]

Missouri man died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Missouri Man and Dog Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A tragic case in Phelps County, Missouri, highlights the dangers of using portable generators indoors. A 30-year-old man and his dog died from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a generator operating inside their home. This incident emphasizes the importance of following safety guidelines to prevent such fatalities during power outages.

Black Snake near power lines.

Snake Causes Unexpected Power Outage in North Carolina

When Wildlife Strikes: The Durham Snake Outage and the Case for Backup Generators On the night of May 5, 2025, approximately 10,000 residents in Durham, North Carolina, experienced an unexpected power outage. The culprit? A black snake that managed to infiltrate a Duke Energy substation near Ashe Street, coming into contact with critical equipment and […]

2024 Hurricane Season

2024 Hurricane Season

NOAA predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with a 70% confidence in 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. This prediction is driven by near-record warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures, La Nina conditions, reduced trade winds, and less wind shear. NOAA emphasizes preparedness and introduces enhanced forecasting tools and communications, including expanded Spanish-language advisories and improved inland wind threat depiction.

Canada's Looming Power Problems

Canada’s Looming Power Problem Is Massive, Not Insurmountable

Canada needs to build more electricity generation in the next 25 years than it has over the last century to support a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.

This will require doubling, or possibly tripling, the power we make now.

It will also necessitate cross-jurisdictional cooperation, engagement with Indigenous communities, and practicality in decision-making and construction. Additionally, it will entail coordination across multiple regions, involvement of Indigenous groups, and promptness in executing decisions and construction projects.

Powering your air conditioner with a generator

Heat Awareness and Powering Your Air Conditioner

Did you know that heat is a leading weather-related killer in the United States? Every year hundreds of people die due to heat-related illnesses, many of which occur with just a short period of exposure (OSHA, 2021). Numerous employee deaths and thousands of employee illnesses are preventable by keeping the workplace or home cool, having access to water, and having a plan in place

Power Outage - Aurora Power Outage Map

Power Outage Maps

Power outage maps are tools utility companies and other organizations provide to show the real-time status of power outages in a specific area.

copper shortage - copper wire spools

Copper Shortage

The price of copper just hit a 10-year high this week. Generators use a large amount of copper. As a result, the prices of generators will increase more than usual this time around.