JPS Urges Users of Generators to Place Units Outside to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

(KINGSTON – Friday, November 28, 2025) JPS is urging users of standby generators to operate their units safely and in keeping with manufacturers’ instructions, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.  The toxic fumes emitted by the generator are odourless and therefore difficult to detect using only our sense of smell.  Units should therefore be placed outside in a well-ventilated space and away from vents, windows and areas where persons may inhale the fumes.

The energy Company is further advising generator owners to put their units on a setting that prevents the electricity from back-feeding into JPS power lines, putting line workers at risk.  Persons with solar power are also urged to ensure that their systems are set to prevent power from feeding into JPS lines.

Generator users are being warned to avoid overloading by following manufacturers’ directions for load capacity, as overloading can seriously damage appliances and electronics.