Backup Power Strategies for California: UPS, Rentals, and 24/7 Support

Backup Power Strategies for California: UPS, Rentals, and 24/7 Support

California continues to lead the nation in innovation, sustainability, and growth. Yet behind that progress lies a growing challenge: keeping the lights on. As businesses and households rely more heavily on electricity, guaranteeing continuous power has never been more important.

Rolling blackouts, extreme weather, and shifts toward renewable energy are testing the limits of California’s aging power grid.

For companies and homeowners seeking comfort and convenience, the ability to stay powered during disruptions is essential. Having a reliable backup plan isn’t optional anymore, but a smart investment for peace of mind.

The State of California’s Power Grid

As the state pushes to eliminate carbon emissions, electricity demand keeps rising. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) projects that electricity demand could grow by 76% by 2045 from 2022¹. That growth comes as California aims to shift entirely to renewable and zero-carbon resources, as mandated by Senate Bill 100.

Wildfires, extreme heat, and severe weather events threaten the infrastructure year after year. Power lines spark fires. Record-breaking heat strains transformers. Utility companies are forced to cut power to reduce fire risks. Each of these situations leaves homes and businesses in the dark, sometimes for hours or even days.

Adding to this stress is the plan to phase out natural gas for power generation. California uses more natural gas than almost any other state. Roughly a third of that gas goes toward generating electricity.

State of the U.S. Grid

Grid stress is becoming more common. In the past, outages were largely tied to extreme winter cold or scorching summer heat. Now, reliability concerns extend into months that were once considered mild. A recent study ² has shown that states like Louisiana are seeing power failures outside of typical peak seasons.

The Importance of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

In this environment, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems play a bigger role. These systems give businesses and homeowners the power to stay operational during grid failures. A UPS acts as a bridge between the loss of power and the time it takes for a generator or other solution to kick in. That bridge can mean the difference between safety and risk, or between running smoothly and costly downtime.

Here are some key benefits of adding a UPS to your backup power plan:

• Immediate response: AUPS provides instant power during an outage, which buys valuable time for backup generators to activate.
• Equipment protection: UPS systems help guard sensitive equipment from voltage drops, spikes, or surges.
• Business continuity: With a UPS in place, your team can keep working through short-term power issues without missing a beat.

How Lorbel Inc. Helps You Stay Powered 

At Lorbel Inc., we know how vital reliable power is. We work with businesses of all sizes to provide UPS solutions that keep operations running through power interruptions. Our range of uninterruptible power supply systems includes trusted brands such as Toshiba, APC, Xtreme, and more.

We also supply advanced UPS batteries that help you get the most out of your systems.

If you need flexibility, we offer rental solutions that can be ready within four hours of your call. Our rental UPS units come with 24/7 technical support, so you’re never left waiting when time matters most.

Our goal is simple: to keep your backup power systems ready to perform when you need them. Here’s a more complete look at the services we provide:

• UPS installation
• Battery services
• Emergency rental solutions
• Generator maintenance
• Load bank testing
• Fuel polishing
• Automatic transfer switch services
• 24/7 support

Don’t wait for the next blackout to remind you how important power security is. Let Lorbel Inc. be your trusted partner in keeping your operations safe, steady, and secure.

Contact us today to learn how we can support your emergency power needs with dependable products and top-quality service.

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References:

1. https://ccst.us/reports/key-challenges-for-californias-energy-future-2/ and https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/2022-sp.pdf ↩︎
2. https://auroraer.com/company/press-room/new-report-finds-u-s-grid-reliability-challenges-extend-beyond-extreme-weather-to-shoulder-months-requiring-more-use-of-flexible-resources-to-prevent-power-outages-such-as-in-louisiana-in-may ↩︎