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When comparing NRTL Listings of different products, it is important to know what the appropriate UL standards are and how they apply to your specific application. You may not always be purchasing what you think you are. The most common UL Listings on emergency power connection equipment are as follows: Read more
What if there was a way to not only significantly reduce the time needed to make required connections and disconnections when load bank testing, but also provide a means to connect a portable generator when or if the permanent generator goes out of commission for repairs?
There is!
A well-orchestrated sniper attack on Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Metcalf power substation last year knocked out multiple transformers that supply power to Silicon Valley. Was this the work of vandals, or is this highly sophisticated attack a preliminary test by a terrorist organization bent on shutting down the nation’s high-tech sector?
A so-called polar vortex of freezing air plowed across the United States this past week, leading to hazardous conditions and record-low barometer readings. The severe blast of polar air initially affected the Midwest before scurrying over to the Eastern side of the country, closing schools, grounding flights, and forcing residents to shield exposed skin from practically instant frostbite; Even the electrical grid was not exempt from the effects of the frigid weather.
Emergency preparedness and recovery is a critical component to safeguarding our communities. As we grow ever more reliant on the utility grid, we are delivered with a stark reminder of how imperative it is to have access to fuel, cash, and food when severe weather knocks out our electrical power.
The Bad News: Outages are Expensive
There is often a large cost impact for businesses without backup power in the event of an extended utility power outage. One year ago Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on Northeast America. In addition to having no