Additional Resources Save and Share The Diesel Guarantee Avalanche knocks out hydro power April 17, 2008 Juneau Empire The city's electric utility will resort to running on diesel as the result of an avalanche Wednesday morning that cut hydroelectric power to the area. [more] Snow Hits Arkansas, But Generators Save The Day March 8, 2008 KSPR News (MO) Those of us around Springfield enjoyed dry roads and near snow-less yards Friday. But northern Arkansas was dealing with another disaster. Just one month ago tornadoes devastated the area. Thursday night a different kind of storm... [more] Diesel Back-up Generators Kick in During Florida Black Out February 26, 2008 Within seconds of this afternoon’s blackout across southern Florida, diesel generators kicked in to provide a reliable, safe source of back-up power, being instrumental in providing emergency power to a full range of public... [more] Letter to the Editor: Diesel Generators Have Critical Role to Play October 26, 2007 There are other perspectives that must be brought out about the use, importance and tradeoffs of diesel generators ["Environmentalists fume over diesel use," Connecticut Post, Oct. 11].Connecticut public utility officials, mayors... [more] A ‘Circuit of the Future’ That Keeps Blackouts Brief and Local Is Tried in California October 16, 2007 The New York Times By Matthew WaldIn case of a short circuit, a device called a fault current limiter will stop a surge to prevent damage to the equipment, much the way a surge protector works on a personal computer. If the short circuit is brief —... [more] Displaying results 1 to 5 out of 21 1 2 3 4 5 Next > 10 Seconds Makes the Difference Click Lady Liberty to find out why.

 

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From powering the back-up generators that give hospitals and operating rooms electricity within 10 seconds of a blackout to fueling military and disaster-relief vehicles, diesel is a key player in protecting our public health and safety.

Emergency Backup Power

Each second counts in the operating room, and diesel is a silent yet reliable partner to virtually every hospital across the country. No other energy source provides full-strength backup power within seconds of a failure by the primary electricity grid.

In the aftermath of 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita, diesel-powered equipment immediately went to work, aiding in rescue operations and clean up processes.  Diesel's work continues today as a partner in the rebuilding effort of New Orleans and its surrounding areas.  During the 2003 Northeast Blackout, diesel supplied the back-up power to keep critical services in operation.

Emergency Response

Call 911, and odds are that a piece of diesel-powered equipment will respond. Fire trucks, ambulances, and other rescue equipment all rely on diesel.

Homeland Security and Public Safety

Diesel vehicles play an important role in protecting our public safety and homeland security. Approximately one-third of the fuel consumed by the U.S. military each year is diesel. And, in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks, diesel-powered construction equipment played a major role in the recovery and cleanup operations.

Just what is clean diesel? Learn about the components of clean diesel technology from the engine to the fuel to the emissions control systems.