Towable Caterpillar Generator from Aurora Generators

Caterpillar Generator

Out for a test drive! This is the first Caterpillar-powered generator made by Aurora Generators. Since this post was made, we switched to Perkins. Perkins is owned by Caterpillar and now wants OEMs to use the Perkins-branded engine instead. That’s great news for us, as it costs less and is the exact same engine, just with a different paint colour.

Grid Operator - Power Plant

Grid Operators Living Onsite

Workers charged with keeping the lights on in New York are now living on-site at upstate control centers to avoid the coronavirus.

Four teams of control-room operators for the New York Independent System Operator moved into trailers at two sites this week, a voluntary sequestration that could last weeks.

epa enforcement

EPA Relaxes Noncompliance Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Adopting a new temporary policy that gives it more “enforcement discretion,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said March 26 it does not expect to seek penalties for civil violations of the agency’s rules that result from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air-cooled engine

Air-Cooled vs. Liquid-Cooled Engines: A Comprehensive Comparison

Since air-cooled engines have the potential to over-heat, using them full time is not recommended.

Air-cooled engines that fail generally require a major overhaul and their maintenance and repair tasks tend to be more frequent and more time consuming.

Generator FAQ

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Diesel Fuel

Diesel Fuel Explained

Diesel Fuel Explained – All you ever wanted to know about diesel fuel. Aurora Generators blog explains and answers questions about diesel fuel for generators.