Generator rental in Newfoundland and Labrador

Power outages and weather in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Hurricane Fiona damaged or destroyed at least 100 homes in Channel-Port aux Basques and displaced more than 200 people. Source
• The January 17, 2020 'Snowmageddon' storm brought about 76 cm of snow and winds up to 130 km/h to St. John's and led to a state of emergency lasting eight days. Source
• Silver thaw freezing-rain events paralysed St. John's in April 1984 and April 2017. Source
• About 94% of the province's population lives on the island of Newfoundland and neighbouring islands, over half on the Avalon Peninsula. Source

Climate

• St. John's has the most fog days (124) and is the windiest of Canada's major cities, with about 242.8 cm of winter snowfall. Source

Where generators get used in Newfoundland and Labrador

• Hibernia, Terra Nova and White Rose produce offshore oil, and Hebron began production in 2017. Source
• Muskrat Falls in Labrador (over 824 MW) first synced to the grid on September 23, 2020, and the Labrador-Island Link is a 1,100 km HVDC line. Source
• Newfoundland Power is the primary retailer of electric power in the province. Source

Starting rental rates in Newfoundland and Labrador

Starting prices in CAD before tax. Delivery, fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician time are quoted separately.

Power utility and electrical rules

Newfoundland and Labrador's main electric utility: Newfoundland Power (island retail); Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (generation)

Connecting a generator to a building is electrical work and rules differ by province. Use a licensed electrician and confirm local requirements. See electrician hookup.