Conquering
New England Winters

Hull Municipal Lighting Plant
Hull Municipal Lighting Plant

Weathering the Storm: Reliable Power for New England’s Winter Grid

Overview

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Power Need

Winter peaking demand and severe coastal weather in the Town of Hull consistently place added strain on the local grid. Each year, extreme cold, snow, and high winds increase load requirements and risk service disruptions, making reliable, rapidly deployable backup power a critical part of Hull’s long-term energy strategy.

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Solution

To address recurring winter demand and storm-related outages, Hull deployed five Cat® XQ2000 power modules as part of its seasonal preparedness strategy. These high-capacity generator sets were positioned to be quickly deployed where power was needed most, which helped crews respond faster and maintain grid stability during peak winter conditions.

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Results

Hull improved outage response times and strengthened grid reliability during winter peaks. The ability to rapidly deploy dependable backup power reduced downtime, supported critical services, and helped keep customers connected through severe weather events.

Summary

To combat frequent winter-related outages, the Town of Hull integrated five Cat® XQ2000 power modules into its emergency response strategy. The mobile units provide high-output, fast-response power that can be deployed where and when it’s needed most. This approach helps restore service quickly, minimize disruption and reinforce grid reliability during severe weather events.

See how the Town of Hull maintains reliable power during harsh New England winters using Cat® XQ2000 power modules.
See how the Town of Hull maintains reliable power during harsh New England winters using Cat® XQ2000 power modules.

Key Statistics

How does Hull maintain reliable power during extreme winter storms?

2000 kW
Per unit high-output power
for large sections of the grid

1 fully mobile power module
Rapid response
wherever outages occur

<30 minutes
To restore temporary power – faster
recovery with minimal downtime

Actual results may vary based on site specific factors and requirements. Contact your local Cat dealer to understand the best solution for your needs.

The Impact

By incorporating Cat XQ200 power modules into its annual winter preparedness strategy, Hull improved its ability to manage seasonal load spikes and respond to recurring storm events. This proactive approach helps maintain service continuity, reduces restoration times, and strengthens overall grid reliability during periods of peak winter demand.

XQ2000 power modules
XQ2000 power modules

Quote

“This was at the beginning of the winter season, and we needed something fast, and Milton Cat came through for us.”

Panos Tokadijan
Operations Manager
Hull Municipal Lighting Plant

Hull can respond more effectively to unpredictable winter events
Hull can respond more effectively to unpredictable winter events

 

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FAQs

Mobile power allows utilities to quickly restore service by using readily available fleet.

They are designed for durability, fast deployment, and reliable performance in harsh environments, helping utilities maintain power during peak demand and severe weather.

Winter peaking occurs when energy demand rises significantly during colder months due to increased heating needs. Planning for it helps utilities deploy additional power and maintain reliable service during peak demand.

Yes. Cat XQ generators can be used as bridge power to temporarily supply electricity during planned maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, or unexpected outages.

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