When you think about keeping the lights on during a power outage, you probably think: “I’ll buy a generator, add a battery, and test it once in a while.” If that sounds like you, you’re in good company. Plenty of business owners and homeowners think the same way.
That approach can work, but it’s not the only option. With staffing shortages, rising costs, and the constant risk of downtime, a growing number of businesses are choosing a simpler path: turnkey energy solutions. Let’s compare the two.
What Is a Turnkey Energy Solution?
Think of it like leasing a car that comes with service included. A turnkey system arrives fully installed, tested, and ready to go. Often it’s offered as a subscription (sometimes called “Energy as a Service”), so you don’t have to buy the equipment, install it, maintain it, or replace it when it gets old. Someone else takes care of all of that.
Traditional Backup Power: The Good and the Not-So-Good
The good:
- You own the equipment and control it
- You may qualify for tax breaks
- You can choose your own repair crews
The not-so-good:
- A big upfront cost
- You’re responsible for repairs and maintenance
- You need trained people to keep it running
- Equipment can sit unused for years or wear out before you need it
Why Turnkey Can Be Easier
- Little to no upfront cost: You pay a regular fee, and RECORE covers the investment.
- Less risk for you: RECORE is responsible for making sure the system works, stays maintained, and gets upgraded.
- Always up to date: When better technology comes along, RECORE can swap it in without a big bill landing on your budget.
- Guaranteed reliability: Your service agreement can promise a certain amount of uptime, with penalties if it isn’t met.
- More time for your business: You run your operations, and we handle the power.
A Real-World Example
Picture a food processing plant in southeastern Virginia. Buying and installing a traditional generator might cost around $500,000, and that’s before service contracts and fuel. With a turnkey plan, the plant pays one predictable monthly or yearly fee. RECORE handles service, monitoring, and equipment replacement when needed.
How We Keep Things Worry-Free
- Service plans with guaranteed uptime, replacement parts, and remote monitoring
- Regular system checkups
- Clear, easy-to-understand performance reports
Bottom Line
In storm-prone areas like North Carolina and Virginia, simple is better. A turnkey energy solution removes the big upfront cost, takes maintenance off your plate, and makes sure you’re ready before the next outage hits.
Ready to stop worrying about the next storm? Contact RECORE to learn how a turnkey solution could work for you.