Gas stations are apparently required to have transfer switches that would allow the possibility of an alternate power source in case of an extended power outage. There is no requirement to have actual back-up generators on site. There are, however, some stations with back-up generators. I believe Tesla is starting to roll out Supercharger stations with solar panels and battery storage so they can presumably operate without grid power for some period of time.
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Originally Posted by oldtimes
“As it turns out, gas stations that pump while the power is out rely entirely on transfer switches and generators. In the past, gas stations weren’t required to have generators or an alternative way to power their gas pumping if the electricity went out— so during a blackout, residents would be left without power and gasoline.”
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