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Canton Today
By the People, for the People
North Canton truck powers home during blizzard
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning provides backup power during heavy snowstorm
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A North Canton homeowner used his Ford F-150 Lightning electric vehicle to keep his home's heaters, refrigerator, and even the dog fence running during a heavy snowstorm, demonstrating how EVs can serve as backup power sources during blackouts.
Why it matters
The story highlights how more electric vehicle models now offer bidirectional charging, allowing them to be used as large batteries to support homes during power outages, which are becoming more common due to extreme weather events like blizzards.
The details
The North Canton homeowner was able to power essential appliances and systems in his home by connecting his Ford F-150 Lightning to the electrical grid, taking advantage of the vehicle's bidirectional charging capabilities. This allowed him to keep his home running during the heavy snowstorm when the power went out.
- The heavy snowstorm occurred in North Canton on February 12, 2026.
The players
Ford F-150 Lightning
An electric pickup truck model from Ford that offers bidirectional charging, allowing it to be used as a backup power source for homes during outages.
North Canton homeowner
A resident of North Canton, Ohio who used his Ford F-150 Lightning to power his home during a heavy snowstorm when the power went out.
What’s next
As more electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capabilities become available, it is expected that they will increasingly be used as backup power sources for homes during outages caused by extreme weather events.
The takeaway
The story demonstrates how electric vehicles can serve as valuable emergency power sources for homes, providing an important resilience benefit as climate change leads to more frequent and severe weather events that disrupt the electrical grid.
