Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan

COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY POWER PLAN
Your Guide to Business Continuity
When the power goes out, productivity goes down, manufacturing efforts are delayed, employees and customers
are in danger of injury, and equipment is at risk of being damaged. You can prepare your business for the next
power outage by having a Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan that ensures business continuity with a
standby generator.
This guide walks through the steps needed to create a Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan. When you are
ready to submit your plan, you will be partnered with a local Generac Industrial distributor for a custom solution
to keep business running in the event of a power outage.
STEP 1: Determine How Much Power Your Business Needs

Your emergency standby generator must be able to back up all life-safety equipment in the chance of an
outage. After that, you can choose what you would like to back up. You can back up your entire facility, or
certain critical loads. The following list will help determine your generator size.
 Compressed air systems ______ kW  Pumps ______ kW

 Computers and servers ______ kW  Other _________________________ ______ kW
 Heating, ventilating, air conditioning ______ kW  _______________________________ ______ kW
 Plant and office lighting ______ kW  _______________________________ ______ kW
 Process controls ______ kW TOTAL ______ kW
 Production machinery ______ kW
Skip Steps 2 & 3 if you do not need a rental mobile unit while waiting for standby unit to be installed.
STEP 2: Plan If You Need Back Up Power Now

If you need back up power now, Generac offers a line of mobile products that can power your business while
your standby unit is being installed. Your Generac Industrial distributor can help you get set up with a mobile
rental to be delivered and parked in a location where it is easily accessible for connecting, operating, servicing
and refueling. For planning:
 Find an environmentally sound location away form drains, work areas, and residences
 Make sure the location has plenty of surrounding open space (away from traffic, trees and blockages
 The area is flat and level for generator parking
 Identify connecting points if there is available transfer switch
 Clear access route for drop off
 Secure Fencing for Security
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STEP 3: Determine Additional Equipment/Accessories Needed For Mobile Product
Your mobile generator may require a variety of accessories. Consider if you need any of the below,
or other, accessories. After marking what you will need, determine how many.
 Bus Bars ________  Quad Boxes ________

 Cable ________  Spider Boxes ________
 Cable Ramps ________  Switch Gear ________
 Circuit Breakers ________  Transformers ________
 Controls ________  Other ________
 Distribution Panels ________  ____________________ ________
 Fuses ________  ____________________ ________
 Load Banks ________  ____________________ ________
 Outlets ________  ____________________ ________
STEP 4: Determine Your Fuel Type*

All of Generac’s fuel types have their own unique benefits. Depending on your infrastructure, one fuel
type may be more ideal than another. Different areas have different laws you must follow, and it is
important to make sure the fuel type you choose is code compliant for your area.
 Natural Gas/Liquid Propane: Known for unmatched run time

and little required maintenance.
 Diesel: Known for being a powerful, code compliant choice.
 Bi-fuel: Known for having a combination of diesel’s power

and the unmatched run time of natural gas.
*Contact your local Generac dealer for help on choosing the appropriate fuel type for your business.
STEP 5: Choose Appropriate Set Features For Your Generator

Select from a variety of features that meet your business site’s specific requirements:
 Sound Attenuated Enclosures: Generac offers a range of enclosures ranging from

standard choices to high sound-deadening.
 Auto Start: Transfer Switches that automatically turn on your generator when your
business loses utility power.
 EPA & local emissions certifications: Make sure your generator is code compliant.
 Paralleling: Gives you redundancy and reliability
 Security Features: Lockable doors & interior oil/water drains
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STEP 6: Request a Quote
Now that you have your generator’s power, fuel type, and accessories selected, you are
ready to request a quote and get in touch with your local Generac Distributor. They will
help you pick out the correct generator to match your first four steps in your
Comprehensive Emergency Power Plan.
To request a quote:
Generac.com/Industrial/RequestPricing
[email protected]
844-ASK-GNRC
STEP 7: Fueling Provider

Whether you have natural gas or diesel you will need to find a fuel supplier. Having a reliable fuel
supplier is crucial when the power goes down. Some considerations include:
Natural Gas
 No refueling needed – Natural gas pipeline feeds directly into generator.
Diesel
 Auxiliary Fuel – Allows for longer run times before needing a supplier to come refuel generator.
 Delivery Access – Will your generator’s location have easy access to your generator’s fuel
tank for fuel supplying vehicles.
 Tank Capacity – Make sure your generator’s tank is large enough to run for a substantial
amount of time before refueling is needed.
STEP 8: Conduct a Practice Run

It’s important to run through your plan before an actual outage occurs. Set a time where you
and your team can run through a drill and having your generator kick in as the main source
of power. Make this simulation just as if the emergency was really happening, so your team
can have real time practice.
 Make sure that each person on your team fully understands their role and responsibilities in
the event of an actual power outage.
 Estimate the length of time it takes before your standby power supply is online and running
properly after the power fails.
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STEP 9: Emergency Personnel
Create a list of people who will be in charge when there is an outage and list out responsibilities. Try to
have at least two ways to contact the individual and make sure your team has access to your up to date
Emergency Personnel List.
 Electrical Engineer  Electrical Utility Representative

 IT/Data Recovery  Your Business Operations/Maintenance
Name and Function Email Main Phone Alternate Phone
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COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY POWER PLAN

Your Guide to Business Continuity

STEP 1: Determine How Much Power Your Business Needs

 Compressed air systems kW  Pumps kW

STEP 2: Plan If You Need Back Up Power Now

 Bus Bars  Quad Boxes

STEP 4: Determine Your Fuel Type*

 Natural Gas/Liquid Propane: Known for unmatched run time

 Diesel: Known for being a powerful, code compliant choice.

 Bi-fuel: Known for having a combination of diesel’s power

STEP 5: Choose Appropriate Set Features For Your Generator

 Sound Attenuated Enclosures: Generac offers a range of enclosures ranging from

STEP 7: Fueling Provider

STEP 8: Conduct a Practice Run

 Electrical Engineer  Electrical Utility Representative

Name and Function Email Main Phone Alternate Phone

201900873 ©2019 Generac Power Systems Inc.

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