Backup generators for commercial and industrial use cost several thousand dollars, so knowing if it's a worthy investment is essential. We strongly encourage business owners to earmark funds for a backup generator for several reasons.

1. Satisfied customers reward exceptional products and services with their loyalty. It's impossible to serve your customer base if your business is non-operational due to a lack of electricity. If losing electricity is a frequent problem, retaining customers can also become an issue.
2. Losing power risks your personnel's safety and your property's security. Security systems, surveillance cameras, and lighting are dependent on electricity. A backup generator automatically engages when power is lost, so your core systems will continue functioning.
3. Computers have replaced filing cabinets as a place to store sensitive information safely. A sudden loss of power can make your electronic data vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches and cause you to lose unsaved data.
4. Power outages prevent your team from performing their duties. When power returns, they will have a backlog of work to complete, often requiring overtime paid at a higher rate.
5. Retail locations can only sell merchandise with proper lighting and the ability to process payments. Every transaction lost due to a power outage directly affects your profits.

The lower price of a portable generator is an incentive for many business owners, but their performance reflects their cost. Backup generators turn on automatically when the primary power supply is lost, while portable models require a manual startup. If the power goes out at night, a portable generator will leave your business without electricity until someone can turn it on physically. Backup generators are capable of higher output and are typically always able to meet the power needs of your building. They also provide safer, cleaner, and more efficient power than portable generators.