Maximize the Value of Your Standby Power Generation Assets
Standby power generation systems are used to provide backup electrical power in the event of an outage. They are essential for businesses that rely on a constant supply of electricity to operate, but they require ongoing management and maintenance to maximize their value. Let’s discuss the key considerations when it comes to managing standby power generation system assets.
Maintenance and Testing
Regular maintenance is essential for ensuring that your standby power generation system is reliable and functioning correctly. Scheduling regular tests can help you identify any small problems before they become serious issues. These tests should include visual inspections, oil analysis, fuel sampling, and load testing. Additionally, it's important to make sure that the system is compliant with local and federal regulations. This will ensure that your business remains operational during an emergency or unexpected power outage.
Cost-Effective Solutions
It's important to consider the long-term costs associated with managing standby power generation system assets. Investing in cost-effective solutions such as automation and remote monitoring can help reduce labor costs while providing you with valuable insights into the performance of your system. Automation also helps streamline processes such as scheduling maintenance tasks and tracking compliance requirements.
Properly managing equipment lifecycles is essential for optimizing asset performance over time. Effective lifecycle management involves planning for replacement parts and upgrades throughout the lifespan of your equipment so that you don't have any unexpected downtime due to aging components or outdated technology.
Asset Care Management
Managing standby power generation systems requires careful consideration of both short-term and long-term costs and benefits associated with maintaining these critical assets for businesses that rely on reliable backup power during outages or emergencies. Investing in cost-effective solutions such as automation, remote monitoring, and effective equipment lifecycle management can help maximize the value of these vital assets while ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards which will keep operations running smoothly even during unexpected outages or interruptions in service.
IEA utilizes round-the-clock standby power generation monitoring software to provide routine surveillance, fuel inventory management, testing, and maintenance of your assets ensuring peace of mind. IEA’s remote monitoring capabilities allow for quick response and repair times in case of emergency to make sure reliable power is provided to your business’s vital equipment. At IEA we offer the Energy as a Service model, so you don’t have the huge upfront capital expense of buying new standby power generation equipment. IEA owns the equipment, and the customer pays a monthly fee for on-site generation. Since IEA is using its equipment, you don’t have to worry about corrective maintenance, upkeep, fuel deliveries, testing, or local/federal permitting. IEA takes care of everything, so you don’t have to. Contact IEA for more information on how we can provide you with diligent surveillance and management of your valuable assets today!