{"id":14413,"date":"2024-03-25T18:10:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacat.webpagefxstage.com\/power-generation\/?p=14413"},"modified":"2024-03-25T19:16:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T19:16:36","slug":"how-to-plan-for-construction-site-power-outages-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinacat.webpagefxstage.com\/power-generation\/how-to-plan-for-construction-site-power-outages-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan for Construction Site Power Outages in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

A power outage can unexpectedly halt progress on your construction site at any time\u2026and it\u2019s more common than you may think. For example, from 2015 to 2019, North Carolina ranked sixth among all U.S. states<\/a> for the longest average annual electrical outage duration.<\/p>\n

It’s not uncommon for Duke Energy, the state’s largest electricity provider, to experience unexpected power outages you can view in real-time on their outage map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A reliable backup plan is essential since you can’t always depend on the power grid to supply crucial electricity to your job sites. That’s why in Western North Carolina, dozens of construction companies, hospitals, and public institutions trust Carolina Cat Power Systems to keep operations up and running.<\/p>\n

The Impact of Power Outages On North Carolina\u2019s Construction Industry<\/span><\/h2>\n

Severe weather like thunderstorms, snowstorms, and even hurricanes can impact the entire state of North Carolina for weeks, so always have different contingency plans in place.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the cause, even short blackout periods can derail your construction operation and timeline. You may be unable to run or recharge some of your equipment, including crucial signage or lighting that could pose significant operational and safety hazards.<\/p>\n

To prepare for power outages caused by weather, we recommend building a storm preparedness plan<\/a> that accounts for disruptions in the power supply for several hours at a time.<\/p>\n

How to Prepare for a Construction Site Power Outage<\/h2>\n

Your preparation should begin with assessing the types of electric-powered construction equipment in your fleet, including equipment like:<\/p>\n