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Resilient Power Solutions for Critical Infrastructure: Leveraging Natural Gas Generators

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The world is rapidly changing, and maintaining a reliable power supply is paramount, especially for critical infrastructure systems such as hospitals, data centers, and emergency services. Disruptions to the electrical grid can have catastrophic consequences, making it imperative to invest in resilient power solutions. One technology that has proven its worth in ensuring uninterrupted power …

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Unveiling ISO and RTO: Powering Efficient Grids and Deregulated Markets

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In the intricate landscape of the modern electricity industry, Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) stand as vital guardians of grid stability and catalysts for efficient power markets. As electricity consumption continues to surge and the integration of renewable energy sources becomes paramount, understanding the roles, qualities, and differences between ISOs and …

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The Importance of an Automatic Transfer Switch in Backup Power Systems

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An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a critical component of a backup power system that ensures and automatic transfer of power supply from the primary power source to a backup generator during a power outage. It plays a vital role in maintaining power supply in various industries, including healthcare, data centers, and manufacturing. This article …

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Overcoming Microgrid Selection Barriers: Three Roadblocks to Consider

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Microgrids have proved to be a reliable and sustainable way to provide energy to communities, businesses, and institutions in recent years, However the process of selecting the appropriate microgrid solution for a given location can be complex and challenging. Three significant roadblocks typically arise when decisions are made about whether to build (and pay for) …

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Implementing a Microgrid for Demand Response

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With increasing power outages and electricity rate volatility, you know you need backup power. You also know you need to offset the associated costs of your backup power and microgrid through your local utility-sponsored demand response programs. So, what’s next? Continue reading to learn the steps we walk our clients through for microgrid and demand …

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The Lesser-known Benefits of Microgrids

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Hospitals, colleges, utilities, and more are resorting to microgrids to ensure their customers and facilities stay powered. A microgrid is like your own electricity grid, run with one or more fuel sources, including natural gas, wind, solar, and more. Microgrids produce power both while connected and disconnected from the main-utility grid and offer the ability …

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Bridging the Gap to a Net Zero Carbon Footprint

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Fossil fuel impacts on climate change are driving aggressive timelines for local and state governments to eliminate fossil fuels from electricity production. Oil and gas companies, automobile manufacturers, investor-owned utilities and other fossil fuel-reliant companies are pledging to reduce or eliminate their reliance on emission-generating products by 2050, 2040 and even 2035. Is a more …

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How Microgrids Save Schools Money

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Introduction Microgrids, while still in the early stages of adoption, are being widely utilized at a rapidly growing rate. As more resources become available and research expands on the benefits of this power solution, trends are appearing that highlight the unique situations in which microgrids are most effective. This paper will focus on one of …

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Lessons From the Texas Power Outages

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4 million Texans experience power loss as temperatures reach record lows below zero. Texas is facing major power outages while record-low temperatures sweep across the United States. Tuesday afternoon 5NBC Dallas Fort Worth reports 4 million North Texans are experiencing power loss as temperatures reach record lows below zero. Another winter storm is forecasted to …

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