Americans don’t normally think about how much power they’re using. In fact, the average American (69%) only thinks about electricity consumption and power usage when paying the electric bill. Outside of that, they think about it when they’re plugging in high-demand appliances (43%), when the power goes out (42%), and during natural disasters or severe weather forecasts (30%).

Weather is the biggest culprit when it comes to power outages. For some, the consequences are detrimental. “During a 66-hour power outage during sub-freezing weather, we barely slept, getting up frequently to keep water simmering on the stove to keep the house pipes from freezing,” one survey taker said. A third (31%) of Americans are concerned about the possibility of power outages in their home, but don’t know what to do about it or how to prepare.

A majority of Americans want backup power with 61% saying they wish they had a reliable power source at their residence. Yet, only 15% have a home backup solution, and portable gas generators are the most owned backup power sources in America at 25%. Half (51%) of Americans would be interested in a backup power source if it meant they could reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and be more sustainable, and most (61%) would be willing to pay extra for a solution that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels.