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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...

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...

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 comes with some risks. Utilities and construction companies that ignore relevant OSHA regulations designed to protect workers may face repercussions.

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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...