CRG Electric News

CRG Electric is excited to announce that we are acquiring the generator side of Stein Electric. Stein Electric’s owner, Rick, is selling the generator side of his business so he can begin to enjoy his retirement. In order to keep a smooth transition while Rick is planning his full retirement, CRG Electric has purchased the generator side of the business to make sure that your generator needs are fulfilled during this transition period.

Generator load bank testing is an essential piece of a comprehensive preventative generator maintenance plan, which you should ideally have conducted on your genset(s) each year. Load bank testing helps to ensure that your generator will be fully dependable and operational, as well as completely capable of the highest possible load it may be required to handle at any critical point in time. Follow the link to learn more about Generator Load Bank Testing.

The purpose of most generator sets is to provide a reliable source of power to your Home or Commercial facility during an emergency situation when power from the grid is suddenly lost or is not available in your environment. In the event of a power failure, you should have peace of mind that your backup power source will kick into action at a moment's notice. But what happens when the power goes out and your genset does not function as expected?

Regular oil changes are a necessary part of generator ownership for optimal engine operation and for smooth running. Changing the oil in your generator is probably one of the most important things an owner can do to ensure a high-quality function and to extend the life of the equipment itself. It improves engine and horsepower performance, allowing your generator to maximize the horsepower it puts out.

Is your family ready for rolling blackouts? Is your business prepared for electricity shortages to become the new normal? Due to several factors, Michigan's two largest energy providers, DTE and Consumers Energy, believe a perfect storm is on the horizon for Lower Michigan. Under a planned "retirement" of nine coal-fired power plants, Michigan will experience a capacity loss equal to the amount of power used by Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.