Commercial Utility and Power Generation Rentals
Utility companies and power producers can’t afford downtime. United Rentals delivers temporary power for utilities, from industrial generators and power distribution to generator load bank testing, plus portable air conditioners, heaters and dehumidifiers for climate control. With 900 megawatts (MW) of power in North America and a 24/7 response team, we’re ready to provide emergency utility power and keep electricity flowing to your customers.
Power Generation Rentals
Whether you need remote site power or emergency backup, United Rentals offers a wide range of industrial generators with sound-attenuated enclosures for silent power for over 24 hours at a time.
120-140 kW Towable Generator, Tier 4 Diesel
300-320 kW Towable Generator, Tier 4 Diesel
800-1,000 kW Towable Generator, Diesel
1,600-2,000 kW Towable Generator, Diesel
Power Distribution Panels
1,200 Amp I-Line Power Distribution Panel
2,500 kVA Step Up or Down Transformer, 15,000V
6,250 kVA Resistive/Reactive Load Bank, Networkable
Air Conditioners and Climate Control
20-Ton Industrial Air Conditioner
40-Ton Industrial Air Conditioner With Heat, 460V
80-Ton Industrial Air Conditioner, 460V
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Restoring Power for Peace of Mind
The main water treatment facility in a major Midwestern city lost its second power line feed and they needed a second power source. Equipment to complete the job was spread across the country, and time was limited.
United Rentals worked quickly and effectively to install 28 MV of temporary power as a reliable second source. After testing the system, it proved to be fully functional should the plant need to run during an emergency. To quote the client, “This was a 3-legged race to restoration of power and you won.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary power for utilities is mobile generation, distribution and testing equipment that keeps electricity flowing when permanent infrastructure is offline, overloaded or being upgraded. It includes industrial generators, transformers, power distribution equipment and load banks. Utilities and power producers use it to keep interruptions short, protect critical facilities and maintain service to customers.
Utilities typically need temporary power during planned maintenance and upgrades, equipment failures, storms and other emergencies, peak demand periods and plant outage seasons. It’s also used to provide a backup or second power source for critical facilities. Additionally, mobile power can back-feed customers during planned work to shorten outages.
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A temporary substation steps voltage up or down and distributes power while a permanent substation is being built, upgraded, maintained or repaired after a failure. It lets utilities keep customers energized during work instead of scheduling extended outages. Temporary substation setups typically combine step-up or step-down transformers and switchgear or distribution equipment sized to the load. Learn how to assess a temporary substation solution.
A generator load bank test uses a load bank to apply a controlled electrical load to a generator, simulating real-world demand without connecting it to the facility. The test confirms the generator can deliver its rated output and handle load changes. It also clears unburned fuel buildup (wet stacking) and reveals problems before an emergency. It’s critical for backup and emergency utility power systems that may sit idle for long periods. United Rentals offers resistive/reactive load banks for generator testing.
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United Rentals provides a full range of temporary power for utilities:
- Generators: industrial towable generators, with sound-attenuated enclosures
- Distribution: power distribution panels and step-up or step-down transformers
- Testing: networkable resistive/reactive load banks
- Climate control: industrial air conditioners for control rooms, equipment and crews
Deployment time depends on the location, the size of the load and local equipment availability. United Rentals has a 24/7 response team and 900 MW of power across North America to mobilize emergency utility power quickly. Our Emergency Response team can also set up a command center near a disaster site within hours. Call 844.873.4948 to plan your response.
