Your backup power system exists for one purpose: to keep your facility operating when utility power fails. Yet most emergency power systems spend the majority of their lives waiting for an outage. Because they operate infrequently, problems can...

Commercial facilities depend on reliable electrical power to protect operations, equipment, employees, customers, and critical processes. When utility service is interrupted, the facility’s backup power strategy determines which systems remain...

Commercial and industrial facilities invest in backup power because certain operations cannot stop when utility power is interrupted.

Commercial backup generators are designed to operate under demanding conditions, but like any engine, they rely on proper cooling to function safely. If heat cannot be removed efficiently, engine temperatures rise quickly, increasing the risk of...

A commercial generator is one of the longest-serving assets in a facility. While many pieces of equipment are replaced every few years, a properly maintained generator can remain in service for 20 to 30 years.

When commercial facilities lose utility power, everyone expects one thing to happen: the backup power system starts, the lights stay on, and operations continue.

Power outages are becoming more frequent, more severe, and longer-lasting. From hurricanes and ice storms to aging electrical infrastructure and increasing grid demand, commercial and industrial facilities face a growing risk of extended power...

How can businesses prepare backup power systems for long outages?

Planning for extended power outages requires more than selecting the right generator.

How can businesses prepare for extended power outages?

Preparing for an extended power outage requires more than installing a commercial generator. Businesses should develop a comprehensive backup power strategy that includes fuel planning, critical...

Most Backup Generators Spend Their Lives Waiting

When people think about generator maintenance, they often picture a machine working hard during a power outage. In reality, that's only a small part of a standby generator's life.