Commercial Generator Fuel Types

Types of Gas for Generators

The top general fuel types for commercial or industrial-sized generators are diesel, propane, natural gas, and gasoline. Even with recent innovations in hydrogen power, which fuel type is still most popular? Diesel Fuel.

Top Fuel for Commercial Generators: Diesel

Why exactly does diesel reign as the top generator fuel type? Mostly because in a natural disaster (such as an earthquake), the first thing that gets cut off to all facilities is natural gas. Diesel is easier to store and more reliable in a major emergency. If your generator is run on natural gas and an earthquake hits, you might be out of luck. Diesel is easier to get ahold of than propane and even sometimes gasoline. Additionally, it is a safer fuel to use in a generator.

So, what’s our recommendation for new commercial generator installations? Diesel generators are our recommendation. When people ask, we tell them diesel power is the way to go!

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