December 21, 2017
U.S. Power Grid Attack Highlights Growing Importance of Redundancy
Although not a new threat, increasing instances of hacking into power grids in the U.S. are a cause for concern. A power grid attack occurs when hackers are able to gain remote access to the controls for power grids. These attacks give the hackers the potential to cause major power outages and blackouts by cutting off access to power for countless commercial or residential…
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2017
Why Trust the Generac Name
The Generac company was founded in 1959, and has been building a loyal following with their high-quality products ever since. Generac was the "first to engineer affordable home standby generators, along with the first engine developed specifically for the rigors of generator use, and is now the #1 manufacturer of home backup generators". The company manufactures generators designed for home…
Read MoreMarch 29, 2019
Airports
The Importance of Reliable Power in Airports Airports depend on backup generators to supply electricity when power from the grid is unavailable due to severe weather conditions or catastrophic events. If airport generators fail, it can affect the facilityâs operations in a variety of ways: Passengers canât check in or purchase tickets at kiosks. Baggage carousels will not function properly.…
Read MoreDecember 28, 2017
The Top Energy Sources in the U.S.
Across the United States, many different types of energy are produced and used. The list of top energy sources in the U.S. includes natural gas, petroleum, coal, nuclear power and renewable energy. Anyone considering the purchase of a power generator may be interested in which types of fuel are commonly used in the US; both natural gas and diesel are commonly used…
Read MoreMay 26, 2017
Beyond Diesel: A List of Alternative Fuel Sources
With environmental concerns ever rising, using alternative fuel sources is a smart way to stay as green as possible. While these alternative fuel sources come with a variety of pros and cons, each may provide a greener, more sustainable alternative to diesel fuel. Alternative fuel sources may also save your facility on the cost of emissions since they generally run cleaner than gasoline…
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