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Home Backup Power– Standby Generators for Residential Property
Keeping the power on at home is crucial given how much we rely on electricity for lighting, appliances, the internet and home security. In this blog, we discuss the key considerations for standby generators in residential use. When it comes to your power, get advice from the experts.
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Do I need planning permission for a standby power generator?
Standby Diesel generators, especially those in inner-city or urban areas, can often require planning permission. With stricter guidelines around air quality and environmental health, planning for generators is a complex topic. Requirements vary regionally, but the guidance below will help you find local contacts and answer some common questions to find out how standby generator … Continued
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How do you calculate the financial Impact of a disaster to your Business?
From minor incidents to major disasters, there is no doubt this event will have a financial impact on your business. To evaluate the cost to your business you need to work out the following:
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Structuring a successful emergency response team
Regardless of how robust your disaster recovery plan is, the success of its implementation will depend on the team that is responsible for it. Structure your team by ensuring your selected member’s skills match the areas of responsibility. Below is a list of the key team members required and what they should be responsible for. … Continued
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What are the key areas to consider when disaster recovery planning?
When creating your disaster recovery plan, pre planning is vital. Follow these 3 steps to ensure you have all the elements to design a robust disaster recovery strategy.
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Why Is disaster recovery planning so Important?
According to AXA Insurance, 80% of businesses affected by a major incident, either never re-open, or close within 18 months. Having a robust disaster recovery and business continuity plan, minimises this impact on the business and ultimately, the customer. Therefore, not only is disaster recovery planning important for you, it is important for your customers.
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How to negotiate the G59 regulations
Below is a step by step guide to working through the processes. Application Process Step 1. Obtain the formal application document. Your local DNO may have their own preferred document, so you should contact them and ask for it.
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What is G59?
G59 Embedded Generator Regulations G59 is the regulation surrounding the connection of any form of generator device to run ‘in parallel’ or ‘synchronised’ with the mains electrical utility grid (National Grid). The regulation has its roots in Ofgem rules, and is administered as the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendation G59/2-1 “Recommendations for the connection of … Continued
