Every industry runs on continuity. When utility power drops, the Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) must carry the load for patients, passengers, data, production, public services, and tenants. At Prime Power, we support organizations across healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, utilities, government, Class A facilities, airports, and more with end-to-end EPSS programs that start with design and continue through 24/7/365 support.
We have powered EPSS for more than four decades, and we built our reputation on rapid response and deep expertise. We keep the work practical - install, maintain, and test generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches (ATS), as well as switchgear so every component performs when the lights go out.
For 2026, we recommend a simple approach: treat EPSS like a resilience program, not a "generator project." We see the grid strain increasing, and we help teams prepare now instead of reacting later.
2026 EPSS resolutions we can commit to together
1) We resolve to know our true load.
If one guesses, you oversize, undersize, or miss growth. A load study analysis can prevent unexpected failures, avoid costly downtime, and plan capacity for expansions. Load studies are also used to size generators correctly so gensets meet real demand.
2) We resolve to test like an outage will happen tomorrow.
Schedule testing that proves performance under real conditions:
- Run load bank testing to validate generator performance under load and to support compliance programs such as NFPA 110—especially for facilities like hospitals and data centers.
- Maintain and test ATS equipment so the transfer happens fast and clean. Prime Power provides documentation aligned with NFPA 110 reporting requirements.
- Inspect and service switchgear so essential loads receive reliable distributed power.
3) We resolve to remove "silent failure" risks.
Many EPSS failures start small and stay invisible until the next emergency. Attack common culprits with proactive services:
- Perform preventative generator maintenance with routine inspections, oil and filter changes, fuel system maintenance, coolant system servicing, and battery + load bank testing.
- Protect engines by testing, filtering, and cleaning diesel fuel to remove water and sediment—often without downtime because we filter while maintaining fuel level.
- Upgrade and retrofit switchgear with a circular-economy mindset to extend useful life while improving efficiency, reliability, and safety.
4) We resolve to engineer out risk, not just "service around it."
Service keeps equipment running; engineering removes systemic weaknesses.
- Run arc flash analysis so teams meet workplace electrical safety requirements tied to NEC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E and reduce risk to people as well as equipment.
- Complete breaker coordination studies and breaker testing so protective devices operate selectively and downtime stays contained during faults.
- Engineer custom switchgear and upgrades. Prime Power brings decades of experience to distribution design and modernization.
- Take a holistic approach across the power ecosystem, work across brands, and use non-proprietary software for flexibility.
5) We resolve to watch our systems 24/7/365 (we can't fix what we can't see)
Remote generator monitoring gives teams real-time visibility, instant alerts, and structured reporting:
- Send alerts by email and/or text when faults occur, and Prime Power routes issues fast through dispatch when conditions signal risk.
- Provide a dashboard with time- and date-stamped events and automated reports when you request them.
- Deploy monitoring from basic event tracking to advanced data collection, including GPS options for mobile generators and secure connectivity.
6) We plan for contingencies
Even strong programs face surprises - storms, shutdowns for maintenance, and unexpected failures. Prime Power supports emergency power 24/7/365 with generator rentals that include units ranging from 30kW to 2,000kW, and temporary or permanent ATS and/or switchgear options.
7) We resolve to strengthen people, not just equipment.
Even the best EPSS fails when operators lack confidence. We close that gap with training that fits every role and experience level:
- EPSS seminars, certification courses, EGSA prep, apprenticeships, customized enterprise training, and operator training.
- Hands-on training at our Roger Bisher Training Center near Atlanta, bringing EGSA-certified instructors onsite to train teams on their equipment.
- Deliver online, self-paced learning, including a 90-minute Emergency Power Systems for Operators course that covers inspections, basic triage, troubleshooting, and safety protocols.
- Build long-term talent through apprenticeships at our training campus in Mableton, GA.
Prime Power supports you in 2026
We deliver 24/7/365 emergency power services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and we support mission-critical facilities nationwide through our engineering and training teams.
If we align on these resolutions now, we start 2026 with fewer surprises, cleaner audits, and calmer outages—and we gain confidence that our EPSS will perform when the moment demands it.