Choosing the Best Fuel Option for Your Generator

When you purchase a new generator, one of the most important considerations that you’ll need to make is which fuel it will use. Each fuel type offers distinctive benefits. While there isn’t a “wrong” choice, the right one for you will depend on your facility’s power needs, your budget, and your individual preferences. Industrial standby generators typically run off natural gas or diesel fuel.

Benefits of Natural Gas

Many business owners rely on natural gas for their backup power systems. Natural gas offers a number of benefits, including:

• Consistent Fuel Supply: Natural gas runs through a pipeline system that’s already in place, making it very convenient for business owners who don’t want to worry about storing fuel on-site.
• Minimized Noise Levels: Generators that use natural gas tend to make less noise than their diesel counterparts.
• Clean Fuel Source: Natural gas is a clean-burning fossil fuel that generates significantly less air pollution than diesel fuel.
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