Hurricane Prep Archives | WingatePower Charleston Generator Installs & Service

Hurricane Season May Be Over — But It’s Always Generator Season in Charleston

by Billy Wingate | Nov 26, 2025 | Choosing a Generator, Residential Generators

Hurricane season in Charleston was relatively kind to us this year. We saw some localized outages, but we didn’t get the kind of severe storms that can keep entire neighborhoods in the dark for days at a time. Even with a milder season, I’ve seen more and more...

FEMA Funding for Generators: A Complete Guide for Churches and Nonprofits

by Billy Wingate | Aug 15, 2025 | Choosing a Generator, Commercial Generators

Key Takeaways Churches qualify as Private Nonprofit organizations under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs for permanent standby generators FEMA funding covers up to 75% of...

How Charleston Is Preparing for Hurricane Season – A WingatePower Interview on Palmetto Life

by Billy Wingate | Jun 11, 2025 | Choosing a Generator, Residential Generators

📺 Watch our full interview with Kawana Wade on Live5’s Palmetto Life above: As we head into another storm season here in the Lowcountry, one thing is certain: power outages are no longer rare—and homeowners are getting serious about preparation....

[VIDEO] Why Now is the Best Time to Prepare for Storm Season with a Generator

by Billy Wingate | Jan 30, 2025 | Commercial Generators, Residential Generators

Hurricane season may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about backup power. Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, now is the perfect time to ensure your generator is ready—or to start planning for a new one. In a...

[VIDEO] Beating a Charleston Power Outage: Protect Your Home with a Generator

by Billy Wingate | Oct 9, 2024 | Commercial Generators, Residential Generators

UPDATE 1/1/2025: We’re happy to report that we are now caught up on installations and there are no longer delays on new installs! Click here to request your FREE consultation! In a recent interview with Palmetto Life, I had the chance to discuss how...