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Reports
Emissions Impact of Generator Usage During PSPS
Notice
California State of Emergency (October 27, 2019): Operation of Portable Back-up Generators to Alleviate the Threat to Public Health and Safety in Anticipation of an Imminent Public Safety Power Shutoff
Notice
California State of Emergency (October 27, 2019): Sale, Offer for Sale, and Importation of U.S. EPA Certified Residential-Type Generators into California
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CARB Regulations Allow for the Use of Back-Up Generators during a Public Safety Power Shutoff
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Use of Back-up Engines for Electricity Generation During Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
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PERP Regulation and Portable Engine ATCM

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