Emergency Power Generators Blog

Rental Generators for Festivals and Events

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:36:00 GMT

Summer festival season is on the way. Festivals, fairs, carnivals and outdoor events will be continuous from now through the fall. Outdoor festivals, concerts and amusements need portable rental commercial generators for food courts, speakers and lighting, and much more.

New England is full of outdoor summer music series, festivals, sporting events and fairs that occur every weekend throughout the summer. Every one of these outdoor events requires power; commercial rental generators are the solution for outdoor power at venues without a power source or with limited power.

While outdoor events are not permanent, they require power needs of a permanent indoor event. Commercial rental generators will provide electricity for the lights, instruments, food court, restrooms and amusements for any fair, festival or concert event in New England or New York. Rental generator provide power at a venue where there is no power available.

Larger week long events may require more than one rental generator to provide temporary power to a spread out affair. For more information on rental generators contact ElecComm Power Services.

Rental Transformers Get Your Building Back Online

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:22:00 GMT

So many situations can cause your business to suffer from transformer failures. When transformers fail, buildings are left stranded without power and no way to make a quick fix. Office buildings, manufacturing companies, health care facilities, and grocery stores are but a few of the kinds of buildings that need power restored immediately. Sometimes it takes rental transformers.

If you need to get your power back to your building, find the right transformer, and then have it installed in the most efficient manner possible. ElecComm Power has a full line of transformers for rent. Along with rental transformers, rental generators can also help get these buildings back up and operating.

Transformer rentals and emergency rental generators often go hand in hand. ElecComm Power can help determine what type and size of transformer your building needs. We offer rental transformers with warranty, within 24 hours of the unit being identified. We also offer power cables and distribution panels.

By joining the rental of emergency generators, with the supply of transformers, and cables we are the best choice for power emergencies. Contact Us.

Another Need for Commercial Rental Generators in New York

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:00 GMT

Gov. Cuomo and NY state lawmakers are learning from the gas shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy and moving forward with preventative measures in the name of back up emergency generators.

The recently passed 2013-14 budget includes a funded mandate for gas stations to be equipped with backup emergency generators.

The legislation requires retail gasoline outlets located within a half mile from an exit road on a major highway or an evacuation route to be equipped with backup power generators.

Equipping gas stations with backup power capability will help in easing the minds of all New Yorkers while also taking steps to better prepare for the future.

Energy Research and Development Authority (ERDA) will also establish a pool of rental generators during emergencies. The stations will pay for deployment and installment and a rental fee.

It is necessary for gas stations to have an emergency power plan because a gas shortage cannot happen again during a storm.

The vast majority of motorists, business owners and homeowners would appreciate the need for back-up generators at gas stations after what happened with Sandy.

The lack of power to pump gas not only meant New Yorkers could not drive cars, but also many homeowners and businesses could not run the generators they had the foresight to purchase or rent. That left many businesses and homes cold and dark, while food spoiled.

“We’ll certainly help to alleviate gas lines and shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy,” said Robert Sinclair, spokesman of the Automobile Club of New York. “At least one major link is taken care of for gasoline retailers who were worried, and they should be ecstatic about it.”

For more information on emergency backup power plans in New York, contact ElecComm Power Services.

Excerpts from Queens Chronicle

Rental Generator Options - Boston, MA

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:32:00 GMT

When renting portable generators knowing exactly how much power and where you will need it is important information when determining what size rental generator you need and what additional distribution equipment you need.

ElecComm Power Services will help you figure out how far from the rental generator you need the power. Do you need power in more than one location? What will you be powering and how much power do you need? We will ask the questions necessary to distribute the power correctly and safely on your job site, business or event.

If you need additional power, a temporary distribution panel can be connected to the portable generator. These panels can be set up in any size depending on what you need.

For projects that cannot have cable or other distribution equipment on the ground, rental generators can be placed in a safe non-traffic area and connected to a temporary pole to distribute the power. Distributing power overhead with temporary power poles is more common where there is a lot of traffic in the area or the public has access. Providing one diesel generator and distributing power on temporary power poles, rather than renting several small ones, can be safer and less costly.

Depending on your project you have many options with portable rental generators. ElecComm Power Services can help you understand your options. For more information, contact ElecComm Power Services.

Is your business prepared for a backup generator in the event that you lose power?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Pre-planning is the key to success to manage your facility during emergencies and unplanned outages. You certainly don’t want to be trying to figure out how to connect a backup generator to your building when you have no power to your building. By then it’s too late, the pressure is on and resources are scarce.

With a backup generator Docking Station from ElecComm the generator can be quickly connected, keeping the lights on when an emergency power situation arises. By having a Docking Station installed ahead of time the need to find a licensed electrician in a time of crisis will be eliminated.

As many have found out during recent weather events, technical resources and emergency equipment can be difficult to secure at the last minute due to the high demand. This gives additional credence to the need for being prepared well before the storm hits.

There is no doubt that as weather related outages impact our area more and more, the need for backup power and an appropriate emergency power plan is a standard that facilities are now following. In fact, the State of New York has passed legislation requiring re-fueling stations to have a Docking Station in place, or face fines. This was in response to Super Storm Sandy’s impact of not being able to refuel necessary emergency equipment for first responders.

From a financial perspective being prepared and “on-line” while your competitors are in the dark gives your company a competitive advantage to meet market demand and allow you to better serve your employees, customers, patients or tenants.

Once a Docking Station is installed our trained and certified technicians can tie in an ElecComm backup generator quickly and start delivering power to your building. Docking stations are also great additions to existing transfer switches.

Call ElecComm today to find out how a Docking Station can help you get prepared now for the next big storm.

Commercial Emergency Generators Keep Business Running

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:37:00 GMT

Natural disasters and storms like Sandy can derail your business which shows us how much businesses need reliable emergency backup power. In the event of a power outage, if you need emergency backup generators for your business contact ElecComm Power.

Without dependable backup power you could lose data, suffer from equipment failure or be unable to provide goods and services. Rental generators provide protection against loss that occurs during power outages. ElecComm Power allows you to have power when your competition does not.

We offer a complete line of rental-ready and environmentally-friendly commercial generators. The generators range in size from 20kW to 2MW. Our generators are equipped for immediate dispatch to emergency outages. Rental generators should be standard for call and data centers, hospitals, and government facilities.

When you have an emergency power plan, your business is safe from accidents and natural disasters that cause power failure. Backup generators are also available for temporary power needs. Contact ElecComm Power for more information.

Recovering your Business from Power Disruption

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Severe weather, mechanical malfunctions, human error, and technical failures are all causes of power disruption. Regardless of the cause, time is a critical issue. Loss of power which causes businesses to shut down can result in millions of dollars of lost revenue. A quick recovery from a power disruption allows companies to get back in business and continue on with making money.

Your business needs to recover from power loss quickly. For an effective power failure contingency plan, ElecComm Power will assess your company’s needs and investigate your existing power systems and infrastructure. We will then prepare, provide, and test an effective emergency power plan that will meet your specific demands.

To remain competitive, company need proactive planning. An emergency power plan, including rental generators will keep your business in business during power outages. This will keep your business competitive. Power Failure Contingency Planning keeps your organization operating during power interruptions. Protect your time, product, and labor, contact ElecComm Power.

Rental Generators for Many New Haven, CT Industries

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:19:00 GMT

In Connecticut, it seems like the winter never ends. Despite the fact that spring begins this week, there is another winter storm on the way. For temporary, standby, and emergency power, rental generators are ideal for many types of circumstances and industries. Thousands of businesses in the New Haven area rely on rental generators because they have many uses during an electrical grid failure or when power is unavailable.

Generator rentals have many uses because many different types of industries need backup power whenever there an power outage. Rental generators are used by these companies to produce temporary power.

In hospitals, community shelters and nursing homes, rental generators can be relied upon as a back-up power source to provide power to life saving machinery and critical equipment. During power outages, rental generators will keep irrigation equipment running or keep security cameras functioning on large commercial construction sites.

Rental commercial generators can be used to provide power to large computer servers, warehouses and distribution centers to keep businesses up and running when power outages would otherwise put a stop to commerce and production.

To avoid loss of life, loss of perishable food, loss of revenue, or loss of data during a planned or unplanned power outages in New Haven Ct, contact ElecComm Power Services.

Avoid Loss with Rental Generators

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:50:00 GMT

Your business relies on having power. When you lose power, for any reason, your business could suffer. Consider rental generators. You need to be able to supply your customers with the goods and service that make your business money. When you lose power, you lose the ability to conduct business.

Regardless of if you are a manufacturer or in the service industry, when you can provide your goods and services at times when your competition cannot, your business makes money. When you can continue to manufacture items when your competition cannot, you are able to ship sooner, which makes your business money. Being able to produce at all times also enhances your reputation as a dependable supplier. Commercial generator rentals allow you to continue doing business

When considering if rental generators are worth it, consider what would happen in an unexpected power failure. Would your business be able to continue to operate or would you have to shut down? What would a drop in sales during that time for your monetarily or for your reputation?

Not having rental generator on premises could result in business losses. For more information on rental commercial generators in Hartford, CT contact ElecComm Power Services, for the rest of New England, contact us here.

Power Outages During Winter Storms

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:18:00 GMT

Unplanned power outage due to weather or accidents cause commercial electricity to be unavailable. This is where commercial rental generators come in handy. Many businesses are adversely affected when they lose power. In fact, most are. But even worse, when mother nature strikes, loss of power can leave cities without critical services, like water, sewer, and HVAC.

Rental generators can be used to power large facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, and critical care centers, as well as shelters where people can gather until power is restored.

Maintaining critical systems when the power goes out is oftentimes a life or death situation. ElecComm Power is dedicated to supporting our customers with their commercial generator needs.To be sure that your facility has the proper EPSS systems in place, contact ElecComm Power Services. If you need rental generators in New Haven, CT click here.

Business Advantages of Rental Generators

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:06:00 GMT

When it comes to running a business, keeping costs down is important for your bottom line. When considering buying or renting a commercial generator, there are several advantages to renting.

Renting a generator is often more cost effective than owning one. When you rent a generator, you pay a monthly fee rather than paying outright. You can use that money for other business related expenses.

Generator rentals gives you more flexibility. If you relocate, you are not responsible for moving the generator. If your business grows, you can easily increase the power output by renting a larger machine.

When renting a generator there are no maintenance or support fees. The generator rental company services and repairs your rental generator. Maintenance can be included in your monthly rental fee. ElecComm Power rents generators all a

Rental generators ensure that you have a disaster recovery plan in place for planned and unplanned power outages. With a generator rental you are sure to have your business up and running with minimum downtime.

For more information on renting commercial generators in New Haven, CT or anywhere else in New England, contact ElecComm Power Services.

Commercial Heater Rentals Warm up the Winter

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

If you are a manufacturing or shipping company, you may have some very cold spaces in your building that affect worker productivity. Distribution areas and loading docks tend to stay extremely cold throughout winter in New England.

Commercial heater rentals are the perfect solution for warehouses, loading dock areas, and construction sites. ElecComm Power Services can provide a wide range of rental heaters for temporary or emergency heat.

Clean, portable, heat helps your employees stay productive and happy. Our portable radiant heaters are odor and smoke free while they are running. If you need temporary or emergency heat for any type of business, ElecComm Power Services provides rental temperature control equipment for all your business needs in all of New England and New York, contact us.

Rental Generators for Unplanned Power Outages

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:47:00 GMT

This past weekend, the weather in New England left thousands of homeowners and businesses without power. Sometimes, weather related power outages cannot be avoided. But the inconvenience that results can be avoided when you have a backup generator. Business with rental generators can avoid the interruption to business that unplanned power outages pose.

ElecComm Power Services can provide a wide range of rental generator and EPPS equipment to meet the needs of a wide variety of businesses when weather causes power failure.

Keep your business up and running and be pre-emptive during winter storms. Contact ElecComm Power for rental generators before your business loses power.

Emergency Generators Needed at the Superdome

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:30:00 GMT

After watching last night’s game, the need for backup emergency generators can certainly be argued. As you saw last night during the Super Bowl, an unplanned power outage can really gum up the works. In this case, the big game probably lost a significant percentage of not-too-invested viewers. If you were not a Ravens or 49ers fan, you may have tuned out.

If you were a 4^th quarter commercial spot, you probably lost some money (at least viewers) on that investment. If you were selling concessions in the Superdome, you definitely lost money when the credit cards machines went down for 34 minutes.

Here is the perfect example of the necessity for rental generators and emergency backup power plans. The power blackout, which halted play and left millions of TV viewers in the dark. New Orleans is far from Hartford CT, but the case was made for having an emergency power plan system in place.

The biggest pro football game of the year was in limbo for more than a half-hour because of the outage, which plunged parts of the Superdome into darkness, with no clear explanation as to why.

For more information on EPPS in Hartford, CT, contact ElecCom Power.

Generators Are the Preferred Machine in New York

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:32:00 GMT

In the days that followed Hurricane Sandy, the developer of the luxury condominium 150 Charles Street hunkered down with his team of architects and engineers to rethink the building’s design.

Just steps from the Hudson River, the construction site was partially flooded. “Their mandate was to figure out how the building would have stayed open in a storm like this,” said Steven Witkoff, the developer. “They came back with a list of five things, and we implemented every single one.”

Now, after the storm caused millions of dollars in damage, novel and costly waterproofing techniques are being employed, including the addition of backup generators and floodgates, and the relocation of mechanical equipment.

At 150 Charles Street, there are plans to forestall a blackout by installing two natural-gas-powered back up rental generators on the roof to run the fire-alarm system, the emergency egress lighting, the elevators, and electrical and mechanical support equipment.

Pre-existing buildings in the flood zone are also weighing their options. A condominium and town-house development in the West Village had a storm flooded lobby and basement, and some mechanical systems were damaged by saltwater erosion. The residents, forced out of their apartments for more than 40 days, paid an assessment totaling $1 million in December so renovations could start immediately, without any wait for insurance proceeds.

The building is moving its electrical and mechanical systems to the second floor, to share space with the garage, and is installing a rental generator.

Some management companies that oversee buildings in the flood zone are thinking along the same lines.

While buying a generator itself may not be that expensive,” Mr. Wurtzel said, “it is everything else — like connecting it to the various building systems that you want to run in case of a power failure, then securing a fuel supply by either running a natural-gas line or using diesel fuel — that can be costly and logistically complicated.

Rather than lose millions when the power goes out, there are simpler measures that building managers can do quickly and relatively affordably. We should utilize these strategies first and foremost, and see where that takes us.

Excerpts – New York Times