Benefits of Electric Power Stations
Why make the switch?
01
Cost Savings
Generators require consistent maintenance, resulting in expensive repairs and lost income – power stations nearly eliminate those costs. In addition, the price of gas, diesel, and propane fuels are more expensive and variable than electricity. Overall, the savings on fuel and maintenance can pay back the cost of the power stations and installation in as soon as one year.
02
Customer Experience
Traditional food truck generators create 55 dB – 90 dB of noise while operating, even though prolonged exposure to noises greater than 70dB can cause hearing problems. Also, food truck generator emissions create polluted, sometimes smelly, eating environments. Power stations can improve customer experience by eliminating noise and pollution.
03
Public Health
Generators can cause health problems for food truck employees, who are acutely and regularly exposed, as well as to the general public. Fossil fuel powered generators emit toxic air pollutants including carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide. These pollutants can aggravate asthma and allergies and can cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
04
Climate Change
According to Joule Case, a single food truck running for 8 hours with a gas generator can emit 165 pounds of CO2. That's the equivalent of burning 83 pounds of coal, according to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
Engines Off for Food Trucks in the news.