Automatic standby generators can be run on DIESEL, NATURAL GAS or PROPANE fuels.  Natural gas or propane engines in the smaller sizes are basically gasoline engines with gas carbureators on them. They are less expensive then diesel, but for standby use are eminently satisfactory. Diesels are much more heavy duty, long lasting and will hold loads much better then gaseous fueled engines, however they are more expensive in smaller sizes. At about 100kw, diesel and gaseous engined generators are about the same price and above that size gaseous engines become more expensive. For a diesel you need a fuel tank but have the advantage of "on site' fuel, which applies as well to propane, but not to natural gas. By using natural gas, you are backing up one utility with another which in critical areas such as hospitals etc. is not allowed.

THE CASE FOR BACKUP GENERATORS:

Many times we assume that electric power will always be there; however experience has proven to us time and time again that it won't. When the power does go out, no one knows for how long it will be out: and this outage can be extremely costly in terms of monetary loss, data loss and loss of assets: to say nothing of loss of life. Having a backup generator on site properly connected to necessary emergency loads can preclude these losses by serving as a form of insurance against it. The costs of an "on site" generator can be but a fraction of the cost of not having one.

Large commercial and manufacturing industries

 While smaller industries within the United States such as retail stores and other similar niches are important to our economic landscape, larger industries are what make the country tick and provide our essentials like energy and transportation.  Things like manufacturing (this can include making anything from vehicles to furniture), engineering and construction, mining, oil & gas and farming highly influence the national economy and our daily lives.  For companies such as this, the use of heavy machinery is often required.  In addition, large warehouses are used to contain assembly lines and products.  If an emergency arises and the power goes out, these businesses could lose thousands or even millions of dollars in revenue and prevent their customers from obtaining their products in a timely fashion.  That’s why it’s important to have large, industrial generators that can keep the lights on and the work flow continuing in times of a power outage.

Hospitality Industry

The hospitality and casino market is a multi billion per year business. Most hotels built during the past 10 years will have a backup generator for necessary loads; such as elevators, computers, refrigeration, water and sewage pumps, emergency lighting etc. Being able to keep customers on site during power outages, precludes having to give back hotel room rents etc. Large apartment buildings likewise need backup generators for the same reasons. In casinos, having "on site" electric power keeps the millions of dollars of cash protected.

SKIING INDUSTRY

Ski slopes also use emergency generators for lifts and compressor banks so that skiing can continue during outages and the ski area won't have to give back lift ticket income. Even more important than income is the safety factor in having the ability to get skiiers down from lifts in case of an outage.oday's Diesel Generators

Today’s diesel generators are more powerful than ever before.  They are built to last and provide many years of power backup.  Before anyone purchases a power generator, it’s a good idea to speak with EN-R-G Generators because we know exactly what is needed.  With the help of a professional, commercial businesses should have nothing to fear when the next storm arrives or a problem occurs with the local power grid.  A good, solid diesel generator can give any commercial business a safe, secure backup power source so that production will not halt.  All important industries such as construction, marine, manufacturing and mining, to name a few, need to be certain they have a reliable backup plan in cases of power loss.  With a diesel generator, commercial industries can keep on rolling and functioning normally with little to no downtime in between.