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Project Uptime

Why and How to Downsize Your Generators Using a BESS
Contractors frequently oversize their generators and run them 24/7 when they don’t need to. The result is steep fuel costs and unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. Choosing a...

Guide to Charging Battery-Electric Construction Equipment
Battery-electric construction equipment can be a smart way to reduce emissions and fuel consumption on projects. Before you rent, learn the basics about compatible charging options...

Hybrid Power Solutions for More Sustainable Portable Power
Looking for ways to make your jobsite more sustainable and reduce your carbon footprint without blowing your budget? Battery energy storage systems are transforming portable power...

Power Line Construction: Don’t Ignore These OSHA Standards
Power line construction comes with some risks. Utilities and construction companies that ignore relevant OSHA regulations designed to protect workers may face repercussions.

Faster Load Bank Testing for Data Center Commissioning
Data center commissioning is a high pressure, high stakes endeavor. Owners want their facility to start operating as soon as possible to recoup their investment, but contractors...

Portable Generator Safety: How to Mitigate Common Hazards
Portable generators provide the power you need when you’re far from an outlet or the power goes out. But generator hazards are real. For example, each year, approximately 70 people...

What to Know about a Portable Tier 4 Generator
When you’re renting a portable generator for industrial, construction or other applications, your options include equipment with Tier 2, Tier 3 or Tier 4 diesel engines. Which type...

6 Ways to Boost Power Plant Outage Efficiency
Download the e-book and contact a United Rentals expert to learn how you can improve your next planned seasonal outage by collaborating with your trust equipment partner and...

Improve CAIDI, SAIDI and SAIFI Scores with Mobile Power Packages
Electric utilities can improve their CAIDI, SAIDI and SAIFI scores with mobile power packages for primary and secondary generation.

Temporary Solutions to Optimize Plant Outage Season
In order to maximize productivity and efficiency, power plants often plan outages between seasons to complete routine maintenance. Fall outage season is crucial and planning for a...