When a powerful storm hits, there’s always a chance for a power outage to occur. Many homeowners opt to use a portable generator as a backup power...

Standby Generator FAQ
Our home of North Carolina gets its fair share of power outages each year due to hurricane season and stormy coastal weather. Whenever a blackout...
7 Reasons to Choose a Standby Generator Over a Portable Generator
Here in North Carolina, we are no stranger to hurricanes and the power outages that come with them. Unfortunately, these storms and the accompanying...
Should I Upgrade My Generator?
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, having a reliable backup generator is one of the best ways to add a sense of security to your home....
3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency Power Outage
In the crazy times we live in, everybody wants to know what to do in case of an emergency. With the global spread of the coronavirus, people in the...
Should I Install a Whole-House Generator?
If you were a boy scout growing up, chances are you’re familiar with the motto, “be prepared.” However, in these uncertain times, where the grid is...
Should I Install a Backup Generator or UPS?
Most homeowners and business-owners are familiar with backup generators. However, there is another backup power source you may not be familiar with,...
How to Have a Hassle-Free Hurricane Season
When you find yourself smack-dab in the middle of an emergency, what do you do? Who do you think about? Your main focus will probably be your...
4 Tips for Maintaining Your Home Generator
Are you one of those people that relies on a standby generator to back up the power to your homes during potential power outages? Just like the...
Prepare for any Power Outage with a Generac Generator Installation
Over the last few years, there’s been no shortage of powerful storms that have battered North Carolina. Unfortunately, you never know if the next...
9 Times You’ll Be Glad You Have a Backup Generator
As a company that has locations in Raleigh, Clayton, and Wilmington, we at CMC Electric know how unpredictable North Carolina weather can be, as...
Benefits of Using a Certified Generac Dealer
The decision to invest in a generator is a smart one, especially in coastal areas where extreme weather can have home and business owners without...
Why Use CMC Electric as Your Generator Installer?
The extreme weather toward the end of 2016 certainly proved to many along the coast that a solid plan for these emergency situations is necessary....