EGSA Advocacy Interest Areas
The Voice of Reliable Power
The Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) represents the companies and professionals who design, manufacture, install, and maintain onsite power generation. From hospitals and data centers to water systems and emergency shelters, our industry ensures that critical facilities stay online when the grid goes down. As our nation transitions to a future with greater electrification, one thing is clear: reliability cannot be optional. Onsite power generation is the backbone of resilience, disaster preparedness, and critical infrastructure protection.
EGSA Policy Positions
- Grid Resilience & Reliability: Recognize onsite generation as an essential part of the nation’s energy security strategy and incentivize distributed systems that strengthen the grid.
- Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response: Ensure standby power is fully integrated into FEMA, DHS, and state emergency planning, with funding for critical facilities to deploy or upgrade backup systems.
- Fair & Practical Emissions Standards: Work with EPA and state regulators on reasonable emissions standards and realistic timelines, ensuring compliance is achievable without compromising emergency readiness.
- Energy Transition & Decarbonization: Support pathways for generators to operate on renewable diesel, hydrogen, RNG, and other low-carbon fuels, positioning our sector as a bridge to a cleaner but reliable energy mix.
- Workforce Development: Expand training and apprenticeship opportunities for generator technicians and promote EGSA certification as a recognized industry credential.
- Infrastructure Investment: Secure inclusion of onsite generation in federal and state infrastructure programs, grants, and tax incentives—especially for healthcare, water, telecom, and data centers.
- Fuel Supply & Resilience: Protect access to diverse fuel supplies during emergencies and promote policies that encourage resilient microgrids and hybrid systems.
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection: Ensure backup systems are included in national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience initiatives.
- Streamlined Permitting: Advocate for faster, more consistent permitting and zoning approvals for standby generators at critical facilities.
- Supply Chain Stability & Trade: Promote domestic manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and fair international trade for engines, parts, and components vital to our industry.
Our Message:
EGSA is focused on reliability, resilience, and readiness. We stand ready to partner with policymakers to build a future of secure and abundant energy.