5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Standby Generator

If your business is like most, it relies heavily on power to keep things running smoothly. A reliable power source is key to keeping your operation up and running, from computers, printers and cash registers to refrigerators, elevators, emergency lights and air conditioners. But what happens if there is an emergency, and the power goes out? Unless you have a standby generator, your business could be in the dark and shut down for hours – or even days – while the issue is resolved.

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Here Are Five Reasons Why Your Business Should Invest In a Standby Generator:

  1. Life Safety: Providing backup power for lighting, fire protection, detection of protection systems, elevators to ensure occupants are able to egress in an emergency. 

  2. Critical Operations: A standby generator is essential if your business relies on equipment that requires electricity, such as refrigeration, manufacturing processes, municipal services and emergency healthcare.

  3. Data Loss Prevention: Businesses today rely heavily on digital technology and data storage and processing. Losing data can be more than inconvenient, it can be critical for some companies. A properly designed and maintained backup power system can reduce the chances of data to be lost when the power goes out.

  4. Increasing frequency of Weather-Related Outages and Grid Reliability: Depending on the severity of the storm, severe weather can cause widespread power blackouts that can last for days or even weeks. A powerful standby generator will ensure that your business stays up and running no matter what Mother Nature throws.

  5. Local Compliance: NFPA-110 is a standard for emergency and standby power systems, especially when it involves life safety. The standard covers the installation and maintenance of equipment and systems used to provide backup power in case of an outage. This means that you need to be ready to show the fire marshal all applicable documentation to prove your backup power system is working properly and regularly maintained to avoid heavy fines. This includes all backup power sources, transfer switch equipment, system controls, supervisory equipment, and accessories that supply electrical power to a facility

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Buying a Standby Generator with GenServe

There are several types of generators and transfer switches available on the market today, so it’s crucial that you choose the right system for your business needs. 

At GenServe, we offer true one-stop shopping for all your generator needs. Our sales team will work with you to determine the best options for your project or facility.

We sell and service generators from 20kW to 2000kW and even larger systems. We also provide upgrades that protect your equipment and improve its performance, maintenance packages that keep it running smoothly, and rentals for the times you need a fast, temporary solution.

It is important to the GenServe team to be able to put your commercial power needs ahead of anything else. That is why GenServe does not have an exclusive relationship with one generator manufacturer. Instead, we work with many national and specialized manufacturers of commercial generators and power equipment to build the custom solutions that fits your needs and budget.

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Contact Us Today!

Contact our sales department today for a free consultation and let the experts in back up power solutions answer all of your questions.