Battery Backups Are Helping Locals Stay Lit, Safe, and Comfortable
It was the middle of the night during last February’s thunderstorm.
Wind gusted through the pines. A branch snapped somewhere out back.
And then—darkness.
Sound familiar?
Power outages are becoming more common across the Texas Forest Country. From hurricanes and tornadoes to grid stress and ice storms, the electricity we rely on is no longer something we can take for granted.
But there’s good news: more families and small businesses are discovering battery backup systems—and finally getting some peace of mind.
A Smarter Way to Ride Out the Storm
For decades, we’ve leaned on gas generators when the lights go out. They work—but let’s be honest:
- They’re noisy
- They need fuel
- They smell
- And they’re not exactly neighbor-friendly
Today, battery technology has changed the game.
Battery backups are silent, clean, and automatic. Some even store solar energy from the day and give it back to you when the grid shuts down.
MCF Solar, a locally owned company right here in Lufkin, has been helping Forest Country families design custom backup systems for both homes and businesses.
“The Only House on the Block with Lights On”
That’s how one Polk County family described it.
When Winter Storm Uri knocked out power in 2021, their solar system (with a battery backup) kept:
- Their lights on
- Freezer and fridge running
- A space heater working
- Their cell phones and laptops charged
While neighbors bundled up and waited, they stayed warm, safe, and connected.
Is a Backup System Right for You?
Think about your household or business:
Do you have a deep freezer full of food?
Rely on Wi-Fi or power for your job?
Have medical devices or sensitive electronics?
Want to protect your family during hurricane season?
Live out in the country where outages last longer?
If you answered yes to any of these, it might be time to look at battery backup options.
Want a Free Evaluation?
You don’t need to commit to anything.
Just call 877-631-8875 and ask for:
- Bryan if you’re interested in home solutions
- Lee if you’re a church, shop, or business needing something commercial or off-grid
They’ll walk you through your current setup and show you what it would take to stay powered—no pressure.
Final Thought
Storms happen. Grids fail. But in East Texas, we take care of our own—and we prepare.
If your plan for the next power outage is still candles and a cooler, it might be time to think bigger.
Battery backup is here—and it works. Ask your neighbor. Or better yet, become the house they call next time the lights go out.
