For exact details on exercising your generator, and ensuring peak performance when you need it most, follow your genset’s manufacturer’s recommendation. Depending on the purpose of your generator, local, state or federal mandates may require specific exercise cycles as well. For example, Florida’s Collier County requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to test emergency standby generators in a […]
With summer quickly fading into memory, it’s time to get your home ready for fall’s cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather. You can start by making a list of the little things that will make a big difference for your home when the temperature begins to dip. You may be able to check through your list […]
It is always important to have fuel stored in case the need to use your generator comes up. The best ways to save your fuel is to put it in new fuel cans which you can purchase in just about any hardware or big supermarket out there. Now here comes the tricky question, how do […]
The chances of extreme weather conditions are high during the summer months. Elevated temperatures could result in higher power consumption, which could trip the power grid and cause outages. Even a short power outage in the midst of a heat wave could wreak havoc on people’s comfort and health and lead to food spoilage. Many […]
Summer is finally approaching, after a long, cold winter. Temperatures will drastically climb, and the sun will make its presence known with its scorching rays. As a result, millions of Americans will be cranking up their air conditioning to counteract the heat. A substantially higher than normal consumption of electricity could overload the grids, resulting […]
What Are Ancillary Services? Grid ancillary services refer to functions that help grid operators balance and support the transmission of energy from generators to consumers. Ancillary service markets maintain a reliable electricity system by controlling the proper flow and direction of electricity, addressing supply and demand imbalances and helping the power system recover after catastrophic […]
What is an Inverter Generator? Inverter generators are a newer type of portable generator with an electronic upgrade. An inverter generator automatically adjusts its engine speed to the current electrical demand, rather than running at a constant speed no matter the load size. This significantly reduces fuel consumption and noise level. Pros and Cons of […]
What is Open Access? The decades-long challenge in the transmission business is that it is a natural monopoly. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been working on an open access policy that allows more competition in electric generation. More competition enables customers to choose from a variety of power companies, rather than being forced […]
What is PUPRA? The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) was passed in 1978 by the U.S. Congress as one part of the National Energy Act. The legislation was enacted in the midst of an energy crisis in the industrial world to encourage the production and integration of renewable energy and electricity conservation. For fear […]
Whether you’re planning to stay in your home for a long time or sell it within the next couple of years, it’s best to make sure that you’re getting a good return on your investment when it comes to home improvement. Smart home investments will add value to your house, help you sell it or […]