Government & Public Sector
Critical Infrastructure for the Agencies That Serve the Public
Your agency serves people who depend on you — during emergencies most of all. PowerGen provides the backup power infrastructure, compliance expertise, and emergency response your facilities need to stay operational no matter what happens to the grid.
Our Customers
From federal installations to municipal facilities, government agencies across California and Nevada trust PowerGen to keep their critical backup power systems mission-ready.
Federal
U.S. Department of Defense
Moffett Federal Airfield
Social Security Administration
State of California
Department of General Services (DGS)
CalFire
CalTrans
Department of Corrections
State Parks
University of California System
Local Government
Alameda County
Placer County
City of Tracy
City of Napa
City of Carmel
Built for Government Requirements
You operate under standards that commercial clients don't face. We understand the compliance, procurement, and documentation requirements that come with public sector work — because we do it every day.
NFPA 110 Compliance
Your facilities are subject to the strictest codes. We handle all NFPA 110 testing, documentation, and remediation — and we work directly with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to ensure compliance.
Prevailing Wage Compliance
We have extensive experience with prevailing wage projects and maintain full compliance with state and federal labor requirements on every public works job.
Public Works Experience
Government projects come with unique procurement, documentation, and reporting requirements. We've worked within these frameworks for years and know how to deliver without surprises.
Emergency Response
When a natural disaster or grid failure hits, your agency can't wait for business hours. Our 24/7 on-call technicians respond to government clients with priority dispatch.
Facility Types We Support
From a single fire station to a statewide network of facilities, we scale our services to match your agency's needs.
Government Buildings & Offices
County administration centers, courthouses, city halls, and department offices that must remain operational during emergencies.
Fire Stations & Emergency Services
When the grid fails, your emergency responders need power for dispatch systems, communications, and station operations. We keep first responders online.
Correctional Facilities
Security systems, lighting, surveillance, and life-safety systems in correctional environments demand zero downtime. Our systems meet those requirements.
Parks & Recreation
Visitor centers, campground facilities, water pumps, and communication systems in state and local parks — often in remote locations where reliability matters most.
University Campuses
Research labs, data centers, residence halls, and campus infrastructure. We design and maintain systems that protect decades of research and thousands of students.
Water Treatment & Transit
Water treatment plants, pump stations, and transit facilities are critical public infrastructure. Backup power isn't a convenience — it's a public health necessity.
Licensed & Insured
We hold active contractor licenses in both California and Nevada and carry above-standard general liability, umbrella, auto, and workers' compensation insurance.
Generators for Government & Municipal
Compliant standby power for emergency services, courthouses, and utilities.
Blue Star Power Systems
Blue Star JD100-01
Open Basler controller + John Deere 4045 engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.
100 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
100 kW Tier 3 diesel standby generator built by Blue Star Power Systems. John Deere 4045HF285 engine with charge air cooling, Stamford UCI274 alternator, DSE DCP7310 controller.
Blue Star Power Systems
Blue Star JD150-01
Open Basler controller + John Deere 6068 engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.
150 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
150 kW Tier 3 diesel standby generator built by Blue Star Power Systems. John Deere 6068HF285 6-cylinder engine, Stamford UCI274/UCDI274 alternator, DSE DCP7310 controller.
Caterpillar
Cat C15
500 kW diesel with CAT C15 ACERT inline-6. Best resale value in class. ~200 US dealers with deep parts inventory.
500 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
500 kW diesel standby generator with Cat C15 ACERT engine. Large commercial standby for hospitals, high-rises, and municipal infrastructure.
Caterpillar
Cat C27
800 kW diesel with CAT C27 V-12. Best resale -- retains 15-25% more than competitors. Paralleling-ready.
800 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
680-800 kW diesel standby generator with Cat C27 ACERT V-12 engine. Tier 2, MEUI fuel system, EMCP 4 controller.
Cummins
Cummins QSB7 (C200 D6)
200 kW diesel with QSB7 engine. Full Cummins vertical integration. 100% load in 10 seconds. Best cold-weather start (-40F).
200 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
200 kW diesel commercial standby generator with Cummins QSB7 6.7L engine. The mid-range diesel workhorse for commercial and institutional facilities.
Generac
Generac SD010
10 kW industrial diesel at 10-15% below Kohler equivalent. Perkins engine reliability. Digital H controller with NFPA 110 Level I/II.
10 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled
10 kW industrial diesel standby generator. Perkins 2.2L turbocharged inline-4, EPA Certified Stationary Emergency, Digital H control with NFPA 110 Level I/II.
Resources & Services
Recommended Product Families
Application Engineering
Multi-brand engineering support on every project
Government facilities require NFPA 110 compliant generators with prevailing wage project support. Our engineers have experience across public sector procurement and specification requirements.
Written by Nick Haschka, CEO — MIT, Northwestern, former McKinsey & NRG Energy
Let's Discuss Your Agency's Power Needs
PowerGen has the experience, licensing, and compliance expertise your agency requires. Contact us to start the conversation.