Natural gas generators are appearing on the market with greater frequency. Caterpillar, Cummins, and other manufacturers have embraced the technology. Understanding the benefits will make it easier to determine whether you want to have a natural gas generator available on your job site.
Dependable
One of the main reasons to opt for a natural gas generator is that they are known to be extremely dependable area you can use them in commercial applications, and because of a supply pipeline, you won't have to worry about receiving a gas delivery.
You will also find that it easier to maintain a natural gas generator because you don't need to keep an oil tank on site, or a diesel tank. It allows you to have the abundant supply that you need in order to keep your generator going at all times.
Fuel-Efficient
Fuel efficiency and another thing that you will be able to take advantage of when you have a natural gas generator. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase, maintain, and keep running. Natural gas is going to be the cheaper option, and many engines have new technology making them more fuel-efficient than ever before. This allows you to get more operating hours for your money, which can also help you to maintain budgetary requirements on your worksite.
In a world where so many businesses focus on the bottom line, fuel efficiency is a great benefit to have. You may only have a limited amount of money to dedicate towards emergency power generation, and therefore using a generator that accepts natural gas as opposed to diesel can be the solution you have been searching for.
Clean
If you look at the various forms of generators on the market, you will find that they take diesel, gasoline, oil, and even coal. Natural gas is going to be the cleanest fuel available to you. Many of the other types of fuel are associated with environmental pollution, and can create smoke, pungent odor, as well as a significant amount of CO2 emissions.
Depending upon where you are using the generator, there may be environmental requirements. You may be required to use clean equipment, and therefore a natural gas generator will make it easier for you to adhere to all of the regulations within the area.
Safe
Safety should always be a top focus on your job site. This will help you to minimize workers compensation claims, and your employees will be happier knowing that they are in a safe working environment.
Generator sets that operate with natural gas have fewer risks associated with them. They don't provide soot or ash, which means you won't have to worry about the fire. They are also going to be healthier to be around because they are non-toxic. There are fewer gas emissions, and an odorant and will be placed into the gas upon installation, which means if there is any kind of leakage, everyone will be able to smell it so that corrective measures can be taken immediately.
Eco-Friendly
When you are exploring generators, you want to be at eco-friendly as possible. Any time you can minimize CO2 emissions, odors, and more, it should be done. It will help you to advertise that you are an eco-friendly company, and the community you work in will be grateful that you have chosen a generator that isn't going to contribute to the air pollution. It may help you to get ISO certification and take one step further to being capable of managing all of your environmental strategies.
Contact Depco Power System today to learn more about natural gas generators and how they can be beneficial to your operations.
