SBA Agency Declaration #20413 In collaboration with the South Florida District Office, Broward County, and local partners (SBDC, SCORE, Chambers), the SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience is continuing targeted outreach and engagement activities to those impacted by the June 11-14, 2024 severe storms and flooding in Broward, Miami-Dade, and adjacent counties of Collier,

SBA Invites Megawattage CEO to Disaster Recovery Roundtable  Megawattage CEO David Welch was invited to participate in a Disaster Recovery Roundtable on July 26th with Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other local business owners. With a focus on

In the world of commercial and industrial power generation, load bank testing is crucial for ensuring the reliability of backup generators.  What is Load Bank Testing? Load bank testing is a method used to validate the performance and reliability of a generator under various load conditions. This test evaluates a generator’s capacity and performance by

Stay Safe & Bounce Back If you’re local to the sunshine state then you’re no stranger to the summer storms. And consequently, Hurricane Season. Fortunately, organizations like Ready, Florida DEP, NOAA, FEMA, and NHC offer a multitude of resources on topics ranging from storm readiness to flood water safety. Having called South Florida home for

Marathon Refinery Faces Extensive Damage After Oil Fire in Louisiana The recent oil fire at the Marathon refinery in Louisiana has not only caused significant damage to the facility but has also raised concerns about the potential environmental impact. Taking place on August 25th, the fire, linked to a naphtha leak—an essential chemical in gasoline

Resistive Load Banks produce an artificial power load to be placed onto a generator. Load Bank Services will be able to create a kilowatt demand that equals the maximum power output of a generator. For example, a 100KW load bank may be hooked up to a 100KW generator, and, at maximum load, the generator will

Ensuring the quality and longevity of stored diesel fuel requires the essential services of fuel polishing and filtration. At MegaWattage, a technician will use specialized filters to remove microbes and other contaminants from stored diesel during service. The technician will test the fuel and confirm if there is any removable water. A fuel polishing service

Generator won’t start? You might be due for battery replacement. When standby power is necessary, the unreliability of aging and weakening batteries is not acceptable. While dead batteries can be the result of many generator illnesses, both large and small, the manufacturer’s stated battery lifespan is simply an estimate. Generators that exercise infrequently may allow

Reliable Emergency Fuel Services When the demand for diesel is imperative, it is equally as important to have an alternative fuel supplier for emergencies. In the days and weeks following the devastating Hurricane Irma, the demand for fuel dramatically increased. While power lines were down and awaiting repair, diesel fuel was in short supply. This is

MegaWattage’s history and experience in commercial power generation is far from shallow. As a leading turnkey company based in South Florida, specializes in power generator services including rental, reservation, maintenance, and repair. Our rental and reservation programs cater to Hurricane Season, offering a competitive selection of power generators ranging from 20kW to 3000kW. Our team