December 17, 2018
Not long ago, hospitality needs were simpler: nice room, clean sheets, more towels. Today expectations are much different, and they’re driving a huge need for next-generation backup power. Whether traveling for business or leisure, hospitality guests expect fast, reliable Wi-Fi,...
December 10, 2018
Health care facilities managers must consider a number of factors when it comes to installing and using emergency power generators. When hospitals cannot maintain power, they place the lives of patients, employees and visitors at risk. Loss of communication is...
December 3, 2018
Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Need Low Maintenance Units Diesel generators require constant care. With engine requirements for low-sulfur diesel fuel, the fuel now needs to be re-conditioned every 12-16 months to ensure stability and ease of flow. This...
November 26, 2018
Everyone knows that when hospitals are not functioning due to an outage, they place the lives of patients, staff members, and visitors at risk. What administrators and facility managers often do not realize is that during a time of crisis,...
November 19, 2018
For more than 50 years, Kohler has provided backup power to every branch of federal, state and local governments. We understand your specialized backup power requirements. That’s why we provide you with dedicated account managers who live and breathe government...
November 13, 2018
Water Treatment is Evolving Quickly. Industrial Generators Help You Stay Ahead. The demand for safe water is growing rapidly. And as water consumption doubles globally every 20 years, individuals and municipalities are more focused than ever on using this resource...
November 5, 2018
Hospitality has Gone High Tech. Back Up Systems Have Too. Not long ago, hospitality needs were simpler: nice room, clean sheets, more towels. Today expectations are much different, and they’re driving a huge need for next-generation backup power. Whether traveling...
October 29, 2018
Big data has changed the world. We generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily—data that businesses, governments and people depend on. Further fueled by mobile devices and data-on-demand business, there are ever-growing demands on service levels in data centers around...
October 22, 2018
High-Tech Care Requires Reliable Power Health care is changing rapidly, and hospital and clinic staff are working hard to improve patient outcomes while simultaneously controlling costs. It’s not a simple task, and it’s one that’s brought even more high-tech solutions...
October 15, 2018
There’s no business more important than providing health and patient care. In southwestern Michigan, the Community Hospital of Watervliet serves more than a dozen communities. As one of the primary hospitals in this area, it is responsible for offering routine...
October 8, 2018
To protect their employees and expansive data center, the University of Utah turned to Generac Industrial Power for a backup power solution that could safeguard their infrastructure, fit in a limited space and meet their strict budgeting needs. Watch the...
October 1, 2018
While diesel has been the traditional fuel choice, many healthcare facilities are now using natural gas or bi-fuel generators, upon approval of the AHJ, to meet runtime requirements during times of crisis. Two Natural Solutions Bi-Fuel is a great option...
September 24, 2018
Everyone knows that when hospitals are not functioning due to an outage, they place the lives of patients, staff members, and visitors at risk. What administrators and facility managers often do not realize is that during a time of crisis,...
September 19, 2018
Where were you when the lights went out? If you’re like many people, during last March’s storms you were at home. Eventually, when the lack of power at home was too much and went out in search of warmth, a...
September 17, 2018
The backbone of America relies on power generator manufacturers. Everything from vehicles to medical equipment to furniture to electronics to aerospace to pulp and paper mills to plastic molding, and so much more. When the power goes out due to...
September 11, 2018
Generac Makes the Learning Curve Easy for Educational Facilities Requiring Backup Power Educational facilities can face weather events, grid failures, or potential threats from outside parties. Power outages can cripple schools with impacts on class schedules, as well as the...
September 5, 2018
In the U.S., “what-if” power outage scenarios are becoming “when-if” scenarios. Between 2000 and 2013, there were an average of 200 reported power grid outages per year, which does not include the plethora of weather-related outages or accidental outages, which...
August 27, 2018
Competition in the telecommunications industry means your network must be the best and most reliable. Factor in more than 400,000 calls to 911 being made every year on wireless devices. This means no failures, even during major grid or weather-related...
August 20, 2018
The demand for safe water is growing rapidly. And as water consumption doubles globally every 20 years, municipalities are more focused than ever on using this resource wisely and efficiently. Computers control water-processing and delivery systems, and sophisticated digital water...
August 13, 2018
Many communities are turning to light rail systems to provide more efficient ways for citizens to access downtown areas while at the same time helping to reduce emissions and parking challenges. Since light rail trains typically cross many busy intersections,...
August 6, 2018
Municipalities are continually asked to do more with less whether its maintaining municipal buildings, providing a vast array of community services, or providing protection for citizens during emergencies. There is no one “cookie-cutter” generator solution that will meet the incredibly...
July 31, 2018
It’s no secret our population is getting older. Projections by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation indicate that by 2030, global female life expectancy will be 85.3 years and male life expectancy will be 78.1 years. This means more...
July 23, 2018
Enjoy the benefits of backup power for your business with Generac's commercial generators Generac has resolved the issues that once made standby power impractical. Back up industrial generators are now entirely possible and can generate immediate power when utility power...
July 16, 2018
Kohler power generator systems has a solution for every aspect of your backup power and critical load requirements. We offer EPA certified generators for 10 to 3250 KW, a full line of automatic transfer switches with ratings to 4000 AMPs,...
July 9, 2018
Portable generators come in a variety of flavors, from camping-sized 1800-watt models to 10,000-watt monsters that power an entire job site. The 5000-watt power class works well for powering just about anything on the job site, and it can power...
July 2, 2018
You provide your customers with a 99.999% uptime guarantee, standard in the industry. Your company may also be supporting multi-tenancy computing, co-location, and facilitating new platforms around cloud computing and virtualization. These platforms have new power requirements. Average power consumption...
June 26, 2018
When it comes to backup power, you have two choices. Towable Designed for powering remote locations, sporting events and concerts Manual power transfer once generator is on site (building requires pre-wired generator connection panel) Can power critical hard-wired systems like...
June 18, 2018
Check out this video of Kohler's industrial power generators in action at a wastewater treatment plant in the US. When tens of thousands of people rely on you for drinking water it is imperative that the water treatment plant stay...
June 11, 2018
Comparing configured versus standard generators is like comparing apples to oranges, it can’t be done. They are different and they are different for many reasons. Some facilities and applications can use essentially “off the shelf” generators, like our Protector Series....
May 21, 2018
Healthcare is changing rapidly, and hospital and clinic staff are working hard to improve patient outcomes while simultaneously controlling costs. It’s not a simple task, and it’s one that’s brought even more high-tech solutions to medical facilities. With this new...
May 9, 2018
We’ve all experienced power outages at one point or another; probably more than once. Power outages can happen anytime, anywhere and for all kinds of reasons. But when the power goes out, businesses have to handle situations differently. And, each...
April 23, 2018
No power. No customers. No revenue. Every year, more than two million U.S. businesses experience a power outage lasting eight hours or more. Because this statistic is so powerful, it pays to understand how much a power outage will cost...
April 10, 2018
The purpose of a whole-house generator or back-up generator is to provide electricity for the entire house when the power goes out. No doubt lots of people in our region were wishing they had installed such a generator before the...
April 2, 2018
Massachusetts suffered from back-to-back Nor'easters. As a result, more homeowners are interested in power generators. Here are some tips to keep family and neighbors safe during severe winter weather power outages. Portable Generators: A portable generator can be a good...
March 27, 2018
KOHLER recently announced the expansion of its popular KD Series industrial generators, which now includes models ranging up to 3250kW. These new units are powered by two compact and powerful EPA-certified KOHLER V16 engines. The now-available updated KD1250 and new...
March 19, 2018
In business, there can be no shortage in power. Competition is fierce, so companies must remain operational, even during outages. However, unexpected events happen. During storms or system maintenance, companies can make use of generators for back-up power. Another application...
March 8, 2018
As the leader in spark-ignited power generation, Generac Industrial Power has introduced its largest gaseous gen-set node: the 625 kW unit. Available in single-set or MPS configurations, the 625 kW gen-set is designed for demand response applications as well as...
March 5, 2018
Generac Power Systems offers standby power solutions for a variety of commercial businesses, including gas stations and convenience stores. Hear from a convenience store owner on how a Generac generator can help your business. For more information on Generac Generators,...
February 26, 2018
Generator set ratings are guidelines to help size the unit to meet the load requirements of the application. There are three common industry generator set ratings for gas generator sets: standby, prime and continuous. Each manufacturer, however, may have different...
February 19, 2018
When the KD Series large diesel industrial generators were unveiled, KOHLER and KOHLER-SDMO also announced the planned expansion for the new line, which would eventually grow to encompass generators as large as 4200kVA (50Hz) and 4000kW (60Hz). Today, utilizing KOHLER’s...
February 12, 2018
Kohler Generators offers an air-cooled, three-phase generator specifically designed for businesses seeking a more economical, space-saving alternative to traditional liquid-cooled, three-phase generators. The KOHLER 14/20 kW provides award-winning performance and dependability in a smaller, budget-friendly design. An air-cooled, three-phase generator...
February 5, 2018
The future Kohler 20KW was on display at the KBIS Show in Orlando FL, below is a clip with Ed DelGrande, highlighting the enclosure changes to potential customers. More in depth information will be available in the future highlighting other...
February 5, 2018
Hospitality's gone high tech. So have backup systems. Years ago, hospitality needs were simpler. Casino guests were happy pulling manual slot machine levers. Hotel guests required little more than a clean room to rest in. And stadium goers were there...
January 29, 2018
KOHLER® Power. Tough to the core. Easy on the environment. Quiet, reliable KOHLER mobile generators give you dependable power anywhere, from remote construction sites to public events to storm recovery. Tough to the core, mobile generators meet your needs, wherever...
January 25, 2018
Earn a $100 rebate when you refer a friend to buy a KOHLER® generator from 8 to 150 kW between January 15 and December 31, 2018. You made a great choice when you bought a KOHLER generator for your home...
January 23, 2018
Data Center Case Study - VENYU See for yourself how Generac Industrial Power helps keep the VENYU Commercial Data Center in Baton Rouge, LA up and running. For more information on Generac industrial generators, contact South Shore Generator.
January 16, 2018
When the KD Series large diesel industrial generators were unveiled in October of 2016, KOHLER and KOHLER-SDMO also announced the planned expansion for the new line, which would eventually grow to encompass generators as large as 4200kVA (50Hz) and 4000kW...
January 8, 2018
Throughout the year, inclement weather threatens the stability of power grids across the country. Every time an outage occurs, countless power outages threaten an organizations data, employee safety and customer loyalty. With hurricane season behind us, it’s time to focus...
January 2, 2018
Diesel generators are notoriously problematic during cold weather. Not only does diesel fuel become unstable in cold temperatures but when the engine block and heads are cold, they absorb the heat of the compression required to ignite diesel fuel. When...
December 26, 2017
Happy New Year from South Shore Generator. We would like to thank our customers, friends, family, and community for allowing our business to be part of your lives in 2017. We wish all of you a wonderful and prosperous 2018!...