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January 21, 2020

Why College and University Campuses Need to Invest in Backup Power Today

Soon enough, the cost of a prolonged power outage will far outweigh your investment in a standby generator.

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Dec. 3, 2019

Energy Solutions for a More Balanced, Healthy Planet

Energy contributes to a large portion of our daily lives. But we will eventually need more innovative solutions to provide environmentally favourable energy.

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Nov. 14, 2019

Talk is Cheap. It’s Time to Take Action.

Time is money, and it’s time to stop “thinking” about power solutions and start “doing”.

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Oct. 23, 2019

Many Manitoba Residents Still Waiting for Power

Canadian storms have gotten an early start. Are you prepared?

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Oct. 15, 2019

Thinking About Industrial Power Solutions This Year?

Over the past few decades, the global electricity and gas markets have changed dramatically.

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Oct. 8, 2019

This Thanksgiving, Be Fully Prepared With a Backup Power Generator

It’s that time of year again. Sure, you’re prepared – but just how prepared are you?

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Oct. 2, 2019

How to Choose the Right Size Natural Gas Generator for Your Home

When it comes to generator sizing, is it better to go bigger?

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Sept 9, 2019

What Can Canadian Business Owners Learn from Nova Scotia’s Hurricane Dorian?

Severe weather conditions such as high winds and heavy rain are known to take down trees and wreak havoc on power lines.

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Sept 3, 2019

Understanding the TSSA B139 and How it Applies to Diesel Standby Generators

Have you ever called for diesel fuel only to have your generator red-tagged, or denied fuel by your supplier all because you didn’t have your fuel supply inspection report handy?

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Aug 7, 2019

Non-Disruptive Engine Selection - The Heart of a Generator Set

A recent Diesel Progress study reports that 40 different Natural Gas engine manufacturers currently span the globe.

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July 22, 2019

Comparing the ROI of Cogeneration, Prime and Battery-Powered Systems

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a battle between several prime power and cogeneration technologies – especially regarding their economic efficiencies.
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July 10, 2019

The Benefits of Purchasing a Containerized Unit for Your Facility

Containerizing a generator and its ancillary equipment has become an increasingly common practice for both standby power and continuously running applications.

 

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