Don’t Be Left in the Dark
Avoid the Negative Impacts of Brownouts and Blackouts Through Power Resiliency
As the inevitable forces of electrification and the closing down of the fossil fuel industry in the US collide, the impact will play out through the nation’s electrical utility grid. The rise in electricity consumption will lead to brownouts and blackouts becoming a commonplace occurrence. Investing in backup power generation systems now will ensure your business stays up and running protecting your equipment and data no matter what emergency may arise. Having these options available can help you avoid costly outages.
Prepared Power
Energy Information Administration (EIA) data available from the US government show that Americans consumed ~135 trillion gallons of gasoline and ~44.6 trillion gallons of diesel fuel in 2020 (a pandemic year). Using conservative assumptions, this results in the equivalent of ~2.16 trillion MWh of additional energy demanded from the nation’s electrical grid. EIA data shows the US consumed/produced ~3.93 trillion MWh of electricity in 2020. To fully service oncoming electrical vehicles, it would require a 55% increase in the capability of the nation’s electrical grid.
By their nature, investor-owned utilities (IOUs) are reactive. IOUs wait to see the load growth before seeking regulator approval to build new infrastructure. The process of analysis and engineering can take 1 – 2 years before regulatory approval is gained. It can take another 3 to 5 years before any approved projects are built and are supplying power to the grid. In the interim, your operations will be subject to the impact of electrical demand which exceeds supplies and you will experience brownouts and blackouts unless you have prepared by installing generation.
Benefits of Backup Power Generation
Having a backup generator can help you avoid costly outages due to brownouts and blackouts caused by high energy consumption. It can also provide additional protection for sensitive equipment such as computers, servers, and equipment that need to remain powered at all times for safety reasons. Additionally, having a backup generator can give you peace of mind knowing that your business will always have access to electricity during an emergency situation.
No one wants their business operations to be disrupted due to unexpected outages caused by high energy consumption levels. Thus, having a backup power generation system in place is essential for any business owner who wants to make sure their business operations remain uninterrupted during these times of need. Contact IEA for more information on how you can prepare for utility vulnerability by increasing your power resiliency through distributive energy resources managed by IEA.