Cat® Natural Gas Standby Power Solutions: Immediate Response. Lasting Value.
ACHIEVE MISSION-CRITICAL RELIABILITY
Caterpillar’s natural gas-powered gensets for standby are engineered for high power density and transient response. When the grid goes down, you can count on standby power to accept 100% of the load in seconds.
FROM STANDBY POWER TO REVENUE POTENTIAL
Cat gas units connect easily to the grid, allowing you to participate in demand response programs. Monetize your asset during non-emergency hours to offset costs and turn your insurance policy into a profit center.
INVEST IN FUTURE-READY SOLUTIONS
Meet sustainability goals and stay ahead of changing regulations. Our units are built to run on multi-fuel blends and hydrogen, ensuring your equipment remains compliant and valuable for the long term.
Certifications/Capabilities
Gas Vs. Diesel
Demand Response
Certifications/Capabilities
Because you can’t afford downtime or delays, Cat natural gas standby generator sets are built for high demands, reliability and rapid response. Whether you’re adding or updating standby units, we have a gas standby power solution to match your application and meet your requirements.
Our gas standby power generators can easily be equipped for peak shaving, significantly reducing your utility costs. And with longer maintenance intervals, they’re ideal for powering through extended outages without interruption. In applications where initial cost considerations are a concern, gas standby generators have proven a long-term cost advantage because of their lower operating costs.
Certifications:
- EPA Certification
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA Certified
Capabilities:
- Compliant with NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10 and can start in as little as 6.5 seconds
- Able to accept 100% rated load in a single step
- Meets Class G2 ISO 8528-transient response for a 30% load step
Testimonials
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Cat Backup Generators Provide Uninterrupted Power To Community Center
The state-of-the-art YMCA Piscataway Community Center provides an outlet for recreation and a focal point for community support and safety. Two Cat G3152 generators ensure continuous power to the facility, allowing it to morph into a place for people to seek refuge during times of crisis.
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Volunteer Energy Cooperative Saves Thousands in Monthly Energy Costs
Volunteer Energy Cooperative delivers reliable power to its members across 17 counties in Tennessee. To keep costs low, the cooperative commissioned a Cat® G3412 gas generator set at its Decatur headquarters to help offset costs during peak demand periods.
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Airport Microgrid Anchored By Cat® G3412 Genset
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport installed a solar farm connected to a microgrid that includes energy storage, a Cat® G3412 gas generator set, and a control system as part of efforts to reduce the airport’s impact on the environment. The microgrid supplies power to the runway lights and other navigation aids at the airport and provides energy to an adjacent neighborhood since it’s tied into the local utility’s distribution system.
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Delivering Around-the-clock Power for Biomedical Research at VCOM
To ensure uninterrupted power, VCOM installed a Cat® G3412 gas generator to back up the utility feed at their Auburn campus when the building first opened. Based on a recommendation from Cat dealer Thompson Tractor, VCOM transfers the electrical load to the facility once a month.
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Cat Backup Generator Keeps Suburban Propane Powered Up
Responsible for distributing propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels to residences and businesses in 41 states, Suburban Propane commissioned a Cat® generator set to provide reliable backup power for its data center and other critical business functions at its headquarters in Whippany, New Jersey.
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