Briggs & Stratton Corporation Introduces an Innovative New Line of Energy-Efficient Automatic Standby Generator Systems Under the GE Brand
Posted on: Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 09:30 CST
Marking the first time GE has bestowed its highly trusted brand on a residential generator line, the launch offers a timely and relevant response to record setting hurricanes and ice storms, a challenged national power grid, and wildly fluctuating fuel prices experienced in 2008.
According to
Although rapid growth has occurred in the standby category, recent research confirms that consumers still have a high degree of purchase interest (80 percent) in standby generators that are more energy-efficient. In a recent Better Homes & Gardens study, half of the consumers surveyed have paid more money for an energy-efficient product in the past 12 months.
"For consumers, generator efficiency definitely does matter, and the
patented new controls and space saving design offer a compact yet powerful
response to utility failure," states
How does it work? Certain appliances in a home -- like a central air conditioner, stove, hot water heater, clothes dryer and hot tub -- typically require large amounts of initial 'start up' power, forcing standby customers to either purchase a large, expensive and fuel-hungry generator, or go without certain comforts in the home when the power goes out.
"With GE standby generator systems, whole house power is elegantly achieved through the maximum operating efficiency of its advanced power management capabilities," states Redman. "Designed for an easy, low cost installation to the home's electrical panel, the patented Symphony(TM) power controls act like an electricity 'traffic cop' for high watt appliances, automatically prioritizing and managing the home's excess power demand, allowing for a more compact and fuel efficient standby generator."
"Our relationship with GE has been expressly focused on the application of consumer research, resulting in several additional breakthroughs that address requests for cleaner, quieter, more reliable standby power," added Redman.
Additional features include:
-- The Synergy(TM) Powertrain which is covered by a five year limited warranty and combines a commercial Vanguard(TM) V-Twin engine with a premium alternator for smoother, computer-friendly standby power.
-- SoundVault(TM) Enclosure design features patented airflow and sound enhancements for a pleasant and ultra quiet 65dB under load bearing operation.
-- Remote System Status Panel for convenient reporting of eight different weekly test diagnostics to a safe location inside the home.
-- Additionally, the systems feature a permanent connection to natural gas or propane, which delivers a continuous fuel supply without gasoline storage and refueling.
"Backed by the full support of Briggs & Stratton Corporation's legendary service and installation network, comprehensive support will be a cornerstone of the GE program, and the five year limited warranty speaks directly to the quality and performance of these new systems," Redman said.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation
The Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) is the world's largest
designer, manufacturer and marketer of small engines. Its wholly owned
subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC is
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health, to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. GE is Imagination at Work. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com.
SOURCE Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Source: PR Newswire
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