06/23/2026
Most facilities calculate their emergency fuel needs based on their generator’s rated output. That’s a starting point, not a fuel plan.
Real consumption during an extended outage depends on what load the generator is actually carrying, how long it runs continuously, ambient temperature, equipment age, and whether load shedding is in place. In a sustained summer outage running 48 hours or more, the gap between rated capacity and actual consumption can be significant enough to affect how long your facility stays online.
Getting that number right before storm season is one of the most practical things a facilities team can do right now.
Atlas works through that math with customers as part of building a fuel program — not as an afterthought once the contract is signed.
Inquire here: https://www.atlasfuelservices.com/emergency-fuel
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