Can emergency generators be used for power generation during non emergency periods?
No. Emergency generators must be available to come on line as needed as part of the ISO New England Load Response program. The ISO New England is required to have a designated amount of power readily available to come on line with minimal notice to ensure the reliability of the electrical grid. This ‘spinning reserve’ is a critical part of the electrical grid need to offset any major power outage.
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