Generators: Does My Business Need One?  - 17 March 2025

Should my business have a generator? Once this question prickles your mind, several more follow all centered on the value of having one, its installation, and its upkeep. We at Wilson & Cofield can partner with you to help answer all your questions. We are happy to provide a business value assessment as we come alongside you in this venture. When it comes to your business, the value of uptime and generating revenue outweighs the investment of a generator.

With both a civil engineer and electrical engineer on our team, we can facilitate all aspects of the installation and offer maintenance for your generator. With this knowledgeable expertise, all factors will be considered from the placement of the concrete pad, erosion control, and the running of the conduit and electrical connections needed to ensure the generator will last for years to come.

Before all of this occurs, though, the biggest question that you’ll face after deciding to partner with us is what kind of generator you need. Not only the brand that would service your needs, but the type of generator your business qualifies for. Are you a fire department, a nursing home, or a hospital? Then life safety with an emergency generator is what you need. With less than 10 seconds of transition time when the main power source is cut, emergency generators will keep all operations able to run smoothly without interruption.

Not a fire department and life safety isn’t what you need? Not a problem. Then you might fall into the category for a standby generator. Although not as fast with about a minute of transition time between main power source to generator, standby generators are essential for many needs, including municipalities, retail, and the private sector. No one wants a manufacturing plant that produces essential goods to shut down, so a standby generator would be an important addition to help keep things up and running. Eliminating downtime due to unforeseen outside disruptions can be an undeniable asset.

We at Wilson & Cofield have decades of experience in generator installation and maintenance. We are most familiar with Kohler, Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, and MQ generators. If you think a generator might be a good idea for your business or have an existing one that needs servicing, please reach out to us by giving us a call or sending us an email. We’d love to partner with you as you venture into the world of generators.

We service Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, the Triangle Area, and the Triad. We look forward to hearing from you soon!