Your Generator Specialist in Boundary County

  • At Great Northern Power, we don’t just sell generators — we deliver reliable power and peace of mind. Founded by two military veterans, our company is built on a commitment to service, honesty, and technical excellence

  • Our team of factory-certified mechanics and electricians ensures that every installation is done right the first time. We go beyond the basics: we test, inspect, and fine-tune your generator so it runs smoothly and reliably when you need it most.

  • Preventive maintenance that saves time and money.

    We deploy mechanics and electricians who are certified by the major generator manufacturers, meaning they understand your equipment inside and out, can access proper parts, follow correct service procedures, and keep the warranty intact.

    Regular maintenance ensures your generator starts reliably, avoids degradation of fuel, battery failure, worn parts, and loss of power when you least expect it. Choosing us means fewer emergencies, less disruption, and long-term cost savings.

  • Even the best standby generators need occasional repairs because they’re complex machines with engines, electrical systems, and sensors that work together to deliver power automatically. Over time, normal wear, weather exposure, and fuel issues can cause problems if not addressed.

  • Based in Priest River ID, Great Falls MT, and Kalispell MT; we understand local conditions (winter cold, high winds, remote properties) and we’re positioned to respond quickly when emergencies happen. Our community presence means quicker response times and genuine relationships.  All of our clients know they can count on us in any situation.

Major Historical Outages for Boundary County

Anyone who has lived in the Northwest long enough knows power outages occur throughout the year. Here are some recent major events in Boundary County

Sept 25–27, 2024 — Severe wind/rain storm

  • Customers affected: Thousands across Boundary & Bonner counties (multiple news articles report “thousands”; utility crews replaced ~15 broken poles). Multi-day restoration in some places; county services closed the day of the outage; gas stations without power; some customers remained out into the next day(s).

  • Cause summary: High winds and falling trees damaged both local distribution and a BPA regional transmission circuit feeding the area (transmission damage delayed full restoration).

  • Sources: Bonners Ferry Herald (Sept 26 & Oct 3, 2024), Bonner County Daily Bee. bonnersferryherald.x`xx+2bonnersferryherald.com+2

Feb 28, 2022 — Transmission/line failure near Moyie Springs

    • Customers affected: Almost 4,000 Northern Lights customers across the region (Boundary + Bonner counties and Lincoln County, MT). Large sections lost power; schools closed; restoration took hours (news pieces report large, multi-area outage that day).

    • Cause summary: Failure of a transmission line / major distribution interruption in the Moyie Springs area.

    • Source: Bonners Ferry Herald (Mar 10, 2022 story summarizing Feb. 28 outage). bonnersferryherald.com

Sept 7–10, 2020 (regionally reported) — Widespread windstorm

    • Customers affected: Region-wide: reports cite ~60,000+ customers without power across the Inland Northwest at the peak (includes large numbers in North Idaho). Boundary County was heavily impacted along with Bonner, Kootenai, and other counties. Many customers out for hours to multiple days in worst-hit areas due to extensive tree damage and downed lines.

    • Cause summary: Strong cold-front winds (widespread 50–75 mph gusts in places) knocked down trees and poles, snapping lines.

    • Sources: Bonners Ferry Herald (Sept 2020 regional coverage), Spokesman-Review, NWS/Pocatello event summary

Oct 28, 2019 (Inland Northwest event) — Large outage across the Inland Northwest

    • Customers affected: Thousands in the Inland Northwest region (news updates that day report thousands without power across multiple utilities and counties). Rolling outages and multi-hour restorations; regional crews mobilized to repair lines.

    • Cause summary: Strong winds and storm system over the region produced wide impacts on distribution networks.

    • Sources: MontanaRightNow / regional news updates (Oct 28, 2019)

Nov 17, 2015 — Historic windstorm (Presidential Disaster Declaration)

    • Customers affected: Tens of thousands across four northern Idaho counties (Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Kootenai). Some customers were without power for days; enough damage and prolonged outages that a Presidential disaster declaration / federal aid was issued.

    • Cause summary: An extreme wind event with reported gusts (in some areas) exceeding 100 mph; catastrophic tree and pole damage to transmission and distribution systems.

    • Sources: Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM), White House press release / Federal Register coverage, Spokesman-Review. Office of Emergency Management+2whitehouse.gov+2

(circa 2016–2018) — Multiple county-wide storm events reported in local archive

    • Customers affected / duration: Local Bonners Ferry Herald archive items reference county-wide storms that caused broad outages and prompted county/state emergency actions (exact per-event counts often reported in contemporaneous articles but are scattered through the archive). Some of these events led to state assistance requests or local emergency declarations.

    • Cause summary: Heavy snow, ice, or wind that downed trees and lines across the county.

    • Source examples / archive: Bonners Ferry Herald breaking-news archive (“Storm causes county-wide outages”, Gov. declares state of emergency, commissioners seek state assistance). bonnersferryherald.com