Presentation Title:
Efficiency to Resiliency – Different ways to use Generators to provide resiliency for Municipal or Federal government
Track D: Clean Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
Session D2: Resilient Energy Transitions
Day 2 - March 12, 2026Â 10:30 am
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Abstract:
| Resiliency within municipal and critical infrastructure systems relies on the ability to sustain essential services during grid outages, extreme weather events, or other disruptions. Generators serve as a cornerstone of this resilience by delivering dependable backup power for facilities such as water and wastewater plants, emergency operations centers, public safety buildings, and cirtical infrastructure. Properly sized, strategically deployed generator systems—ranging from diesel or natural-gas units to hybrid renewable configurations—enable continuous service delivery, protect public health and safety, and prevent cascading failures across interconnected infrastructure. Emerging technologies, including automated transfer systems, remote diagnostics, and load-management controls, further enhance reliability by ensuring rapid response and optimizing system performance. As municipalities confront increasing environmental stresses and rising energy demands, generator-supported power strategies remain essential for safeguarding community continuity and maintaining critical infrastructure resilience. |