December 18, 2021
Natural gas is a significant energy source worldwide, contributing 22% to the global energy supply. People use it for various purposes, such as generating electricity, heating […]
January 14, 2020
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 […]
December 24, 2019
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. […]
December 10, 2019
To keep your generator working well and for a long time, it’s crucial to maintain it properly, including managing the fuel. Old or stale gasoline can […]
December 3, 2019
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 […]
November 19, 2019
Food trucks and mobile catering services have become a popular food industry trend in recent years. People are quick to flock when they see a mobile […]
September 10, 2019
Once a generator is installed, it must be tested to ensure that all systems and components have been engineered and installed properly before the “commissioning,” or […]
August 6, 2019
10 Items for Your Weekly Generator Inspection Checklist A backup generator is a lifeline during power outages. It ensures important operations continue with no interruption. Regular […]
May 21, 2019
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2019 hurricane season, which will last until November 30th. Two early predictions for the upcoming season, released in April, […]
May 7, 2019
For facilities relying on generators for backup emergency power in all types of weather, an engine pre-heater is a necessary accessory. Hotstart’s TPS small tank style […]
February 12, 2019
Diesel engines comprise the vast majority of prime movers for standby power generators due to their reliability, durability and performance under load. Diesel-powered generators are depended […]
February 5, 2019
Independent power producers, or IPPs, are privately owned power plants. IPPs operate outside of the traditional utility grid owned, maintained and regulated by a public entity. […]
December 4, 2018
Adding a fuel tank to your genset gives it the ability to operate at any time and run for extended periods. Choosing the right diesel storage […]
November 27, 2018
Your new generator needs to be broken just like any other new or refurbished engine. Breaking in a generator properly prolongs the life of the engine […]
November 13, 2018
As we approach winter, it’s important to be ready for the cold weather that affects much of the US for months each year. There are lots […]
September 18, 2018
Fuel cells, which in practical applications are actually a stack of fuel cells working in parallel, use chemical energy to produce power, rather than combustion. When […]
July 24, 2018
When the power goes out, it’s crucial for retailers, manufacturers, restaurants, and schools to have a reliable backup generator for businesses. Power outages can severely impact […]
July 10, 2018
The most common reason standby generators fail to start when they’re needed is faulty batteries. To protect against this, it’s important to load test your batteries […]
May 12, 2018
Choosing a generator in today’s fuel pricing uncertainty requires an unit that is long lasting, reliable and cost efficient . Diesel engines have a proven history of being […]
April 18, 2018
Few things are as inconvenient as a power outage. If it lasts for several hours, your food could spoil, and you will be left without many […]