1. What size Generator will I need for my house? How much will it cost?

The average home should have a 10kW to 12kW home standby Generator set. Cost range is from $850 - $1,200 per Kilowatt installed for an automatic quality sound attenuated home stand-by Generator Set such as our MPS12.

2. What ways can a Generator Set provide a Return on Investment?

For the right applications, generally 500kW and larger, a Generator Set can be used for load curtailment peak shaving or base loading to reduce expensive demand and reservation charges. In this manner cost saving can pay for your back up power system. Have one of our energy professionals consult with your application to see if you can qualify for these types of savings.

3. For a commercial system what size Generator Set would be required? What is the cost for such a system?

Find enclosed General guidelines to power requirements. These are rough guidelines only. A load survey must be performed by an energy professional such as a member of our evaluation team to factor in many issues that effect system design and equipment supplied.

Type of Facility	Requirement
Shopping Center	5 Watts per Square Foot
Schools & Apartment Buildings	3 Watts per Square Foot
Hospitals	2 kW per Bed
Hotels & Motels	3 Watts per Square Foot
Office Buildings	5 Watts per Square Foot
Air Conditioning Requirement	2 kW per Ton
Office Bld./Apartments	1 Ton per 300 Square Feet
Schools, Supermarkets, Hospitals, Medical Centers, Banks, Factories	1 Ton per 250 Square Feet
Residences, Hotels, Motels	1 Ton per 500 Square Feet
Computer Rooms	1 Ton per 100 Square Feet
Restaurants, Dial Centers	1 Ton per 200 Square Feet

Costs range from $250 to $1,200 per Kilowatt installed which will depend on many site and distribution factors.

4. What type of fuel should I use diesel, propane or natural gas?

This will depend on the reasons you’re installing your system. We generally recommend diesel because in the event of an earthquake or disaster such as a fire the utility will shutoff the natural gas supply. For propane you are at the mercy of a fuel company that may have their resources stretched for refueling. With diesel you can rent an additional tank and fill and transport fuel much easier than the other alternatives.

5. How can changing my Electrical Distribution benefit my facility?

Surveying where your energy dollars are spent can change usage patterns and provide cost savings. Peak loads can be reduced saving on very expensive demand and reservation charges. Power quality can be monitored to assure that the utility is supplying the proper power quality. Loads can be remotely monitored and controlled. Voltage distribution changes can be made that will provide attractive returns on investment. Talk to one of our energy professionals for a survey today.