As Cold Weather Looms, Generac Urges Homeowners to Prepare for Power Outages

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Generac (NYSE: GNRC) on Nov. 11, 2025 urged U.S. homeowners to prepare for winter power outages as cold weather can strain grids and cause extended outages. The company cited NOAA's 2025-2026 Winter Outlook highlighting above-average precipitation in parts of the West and risk of below-average temperatures from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Plains.

Generac outlined winter outage risks—loss of heating, frozen pipes, food spoilage after four hours, and disrupted communications—and recommended charged devices, emergency radios, warming center plans, and considering portable or home standby generators. More info at www.generac.com.

Cold Weather Events Can Strain the Grid and Cause Dangerous Power Outages

WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, is encouraging homeowners across the country to build a cold weather preparedness and backup power plan to protect their homes and families during potential winter-weather induced power outages.

"U.S. homeowners experienced nearly 1.5 billion hours without power in 2024," said Kyle Raabe, President of Consumer Power for Generac. "As severe weather events continue to rise, we expect that number to continue to grow. Creating a backup power plan is critical this winter as low temperatures and severe winter weather conditions strain the country's electrical grids."

According to NOAA's 2025-2026 Winter Outlook, multiple regions across the US could see above average precipitation, including eastern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and parts of the Midwest. While the southern half of the country may see mild or warmer winter temperatures, the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Plains and western Great Lakes region are at risk for below-average temperatures.

Winter storms, freezing temperatures and other severe cold weather events can lead to extended power outages, stranding people without power for hours – or even days – while battling cold temperatures. Winter weather power outages come with risks including:

• Furnace or electric heaters will stop working, causing indoor temperatures to drop significantly.
• Pipes can freeze and burst, leading to extensive water damage to property.
• Refrigerators will lose power, causing the food inside to no longer be safe to eat after only four hours without electricity.
• Loss of power can disrupt communication methods, making it difficult to get information or call for help. 

Winter storms can happen at unexpected times, so it's important for homeowners to have a winter storm plan in place before an outage occurs. Some important tips to consider include:

• Before a winter storm warning, ensure electronic devices are fully charged and have a battery-powered emergency radio ready to check weather conditions and stay current with emergency information. Generac's Cold Weather Preparedness Guide contains a checklist of essential components for an emergency kit.
• Identify your nearest warming centers, when they will open and, if applicable, which ones allow pets.
• Consider investing in a source of backup power, like a portable or home standby generator, to power critical loads during an outage.

Additional seasonal preparedness tips on home backup power solutions and protecting homes and families from cold weather power outages can be found here. For more information about Generac's complete line of backup power solutions, contact your local dealer or visit www.generac.com.

About Generac
Generac Holdings, Inc.  (NYSE: GNRC) is a total energy solutions company that empowers people to use energy on their own terms. Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and provider of a wide range of energy technology solutions. The Company provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, energy management devices & solutions, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the automatic home standby generator category. The Company continues to expand its energy technology offerings for homes and businesses in its mission to Power a Smarter World and lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.

CONTACT: corporatecommunications@generac.com

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FAQ

What did Generac (GNRC) announce on Nov. 11, 2025 about winter power outages?

Generac urged homeowners to build cold weather backup power plans and highlighted NOAA's 2025-2026 outlook showing elevated risk in several U.S. regions.

Which U.S. regions did Generac say are at risk in the NOAA 2025-2026 Winter Outlook?

Generac noted above-average precipitation risks in eastern Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and parts of the Midwest, and below-average temperatures from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Plains and western Great Lakes.

What immediate household risks did Generac list for winter power outages?

Generac listed heating loss, frozen or burst pipes, food spoilage after about four hours without refrigeration, and disrupted communications.

What preparedness actions did Generac recommend before a winter storm in 2025?

Generac recommended charging devices, having a battery-powered emergency radio, identifying warming centers, assembling an emergency kit, and considering portable or home standby generators.

How can homeowners learn more about Generac's backup power solutions (GNRC)?

Generac directs homeowners to contact local dealers or visit www.generac.com for details on portable and home standby generators and preparedness guides.