With a growing population, increasing power demands, and limited power grid capacities, the threat of utility power outages is increasing for many areas of the U.S. In February of 2021, historically frigid temperatures throughout Texas caused a 48.6% loss of utility grid power generation, according to ERCOT, the local independent…
This 625kVA Rental Generator is onsite and ready to keep residents safe. As featured on FOX23 News, this generator sits on standby at The Parke Assisted Living in South Tulsa to run their facility in the event of a power outage, to keep their residents warm, keep the lights on,…
Congratulations to our very own Technical Support Manager, Brandon Lewis! Brandon was a finalist for the EGSA (Electrical Generating Systems Association) 2020 Technician of the Year award. This award is a national honor that recognizes the best of the best of power generation technicians. Bio – Brandon Lewis, from…
When severe weather and heavy rains arrive, power outages often follow. Rising waters can be problematic for businesses and facilities that need to operate a temporary, mobile generator to provide power during a utility outage. These power systems are typically mounted on trailers and located outdoors in the elements, with…
Triennial generator service, also known as a “level 3 service” or “3-year service,” is a routine maintenance service performed every three years for commercial standby generator systems. Triennial service covers maintenance and replacement of engine components that are not typically replaced during Annual, Semi-Annual, or Quarterly maintenance visits. This includes…
Generator paralleling offers many advantages for standby power system installations, and it is widely considered one of the best practices to maximize backup power redundancy, scalability, and cost savings. As one of the first generator manufacturers to design and implement integrated paralleling, Generac has been an industry leader with state-of-the-art…
Standby generators are a unique asset to own. They have the important job of powering critical facility operations in emergency situations, but most of the time they sit idly somewhere in a back corner of the property without receiving much attention. The only time the engine starts and operates is…
When selecting a standby power system for a business or facility, many clients want to know the benefits or potential drawbacks of paralleling multiple generators compared to purchasing a single generator. This topic discusses industrial generator paralleling and how to determine if it makes sense for your generator application. The definition…
Severe weather can bring increased potential for power outages, threatening business operations and raising the risk for lost productivity, lost revenue, or even personal injury. Here are a few considerations to help prepare your business for a power outage: Do your employees know where to go during a severe weather…
Electricity is something that, most of the time, people don’t think about. We automatically assume that power will be available when we need it. But if you are a business owner or someone tasked with assuring your business is operational at all times, you should have a backup plan. The…
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