Backup Power

Electricity is critical  

Every part of the country is subject to random power interruptions due to weather, accidents and equipment failure. Certain areas, including California, are also subject to summertime electricity shortages. These shortfalls occur when extended periods of very high temperatures drive up the demand for air conditioning which significantly increases the demand for electricity.  

An aging grid  

Although technology continues to improve, the underinvestment in the nation’s energy grid continues to worsen. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s a D+ in its 2017 report.  

https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/cat-item/energy/ 

As the demand for electricity near the maximum generating capacity, the electric grid operators will institute unannounced system-wide voltage reductions. If the demand continues to rise, planned brownouts (further voltage reductions) and blackouts will be enacted to maintain the stability of the electric grid. The result is a blackout for you and your business.  

UPS  

Uninterruptible Power Supplies are most often used to backup critical loads such as data servers, computers and medical devices. We help you determine how much battery time and power you need as well as the degree of reliability you need (e.g. 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999%, etc.). 

Hedge your risks 

Beyond the aging grid, many parts of the nation are subject to swift natural disasters that can knock out portions of the grid for weeks.  California is particularly prone to large scale earthquakes, which most experts agree are imminent.  

We offer a range of solutions to help you and your business get through all types of electricity supply challenges and insure that your business can weather any situation.    

Generators 

Backup generators come in a range of kW sizes and fuel choices for any application. We can help you decide if a generator is right for you and help you optimize the size. We will also check to see if you might qualify to receive payments under demand response programs for using your generator at times of peak electricity demand. 

Battery Systems 

The technology for large-scale battery energy storage is advancing at a rapid pace. Designs continue to be refined, storage capacities are increasing and prices are dropping. Utilities and state and Federal governments are offering substantial incentives for businesses to install battery energy storage to help reduce peak demands. In some cases, businesses can reduce their electricity costs by as much as 90% using battery energy storage. 

We provide solutions 

Backup power systems have several advantages, including improving power quality in some cases.  We can provide you with a comprehensive analysis of backup power solutions along with their ancillary benefits.  We are your single source for backup power solutions and distributed energy answers.