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4 Signs You Need Generator Repair April 18, 2019 Is your generator working well or is it likely to fail the next time you need it?  That can be an unnerving question, but it’s a very important one. You never know when you’ll need your generator to provide vital power...

Is it Really That Important to Purchase Your Standby Generator from a Certified Dealer? April 16, 2019 Before you invest in a standby generator, you’ll probably do a lot of research on generators themselves, the manufacturers, and the local dealers who sell them....

Northside Power and Cummins Both Have Impressive Business Narratives March 27, 2019 Northside Power has a long history of working with generators, and Greg Nalley says he is proud of that heritage. In fact, it’s a similar heritage that powers Cummins. Cummins first...

What Size Home Generator is Right For You? March 15, 2019 Is bigger always better? Not when it comes to home generators. Having the right size for your space not only saves you money, it helps ensure your safety and comfort if the power goes out.Unfortunately, there...

How Do Generators Work to Keep You Safe & Comfortable? March 15, 2019 If you’ve ever lost power in a bad storm, you know how important it is to have a backup source of power. Generators are a great choice, and can be used in both home and commercial buildings. If...

How a Commercial Standby Generator Can Help Your Retail Business February 19, 2019 Severe weather events are happening more and more frequently, and as a business owner, you need to be ready for anything. Do you know how you would keep your business running if a power...

Selecting the Right Generator for Your Camper February 18, 2019 All of this cold, dreary weather has us ready to pack up the fifth wheel and hit the road. Sometimes you just need to fill your lungs with fresh air and leave all of the headaches of the modern world...

Portable vs. Standby Generators: Which is Better? January 17, 2019 Having a generator is essential – you don’t want to lose food, business, or even just comfort due to a long-term power outage. A generator can help you maintain what you need until power is...

How to Add Curb Appeal to Your Standby Generator January 17, 2019 We’ve been selling, installing and servicing generators since 1978, which means we’ve heard a number of worries that come with purchasing a standby generator. Many customers are rightfully worried about...

Top Reasons Standby Generators Fail to Start January 17, 2019 Our society is reliant on power. The availability of this continuous power helps businesses maintain operations and families continue their everyday lives even when power outages occur. More and more people...

Making Sure Your Business is Ready For Winter December 9, 2018 Winter is an exciting time for many retailers and other businesses – it’s often the busiest time of the year. Winter is when you make a lot of your biggest sales and have your best months. Assuming...

Times it Pays to Have a Standby Generator October 15, 2018 Arkansas is known for bad weather. You never quite know what to expect year to year. Will we have floods in Little Rock? Or will we face drought? High wind? Or perhaps a tornado? Even without these extreme...

Three Myths About Buying at a Big Box Store August 3, 2018 When you think about getting the best products at the best price, do you assume you need to go to a big box store? Whether buying generators or groceries, many Americans do. It’s understandable because they...

Who Takes Care of Your Residential Generators? August 3, 2018 If you buy your residential generators from a big box store, you may have no idea who’s going to take care of them. In fact, because there’s no service plan, you may assume they don’t need maintenance!...

5 Tips For Using Towable Generators on Construction Site July 19, 2018 Thanks to your towable generator, your construction site can safely and efficiently receive power to keep your equipment up and running. Here are a few tips to make sure any towable generators you...

Why You Should Use a Local Business For Your Residential Generator July 19, 2018 Northside Power has been operating in central Arkansas since 1978. Over the years we’ve seen how much Little Rock benefits when local business succeeds and grows. Today, we specialize...

Generator Service | What Causes Power Outages? May 17, 2017 When the power goes out, and the cause isn’t obvious, you are left to think about what kind of incident caused it. There have been power outages caused by spaceships* and power outages caused by termites**....

Generac Generators | 4 Benefits For Your Small Business May 17, 2018 Are you considering Generac generators for your small business? At Northside Power we’ve helped businesses all over central Arkansas keep their power on during power outages. Many business owners...

4 Reasons Why Standby Generators Are Fun at Parties February 20, 2018 Standby generators, commercial and domestic, are becoming increasingly more essential to business and homes around central Arkansas. However, backup power sources are not the most interesting topic...

Does my small business need a commercial standby generator? January 18, 2018 Commercial standby generators are a lifesaver for small businesses. Power outages are a sure thing in Saline County and can become very costly for small businesses. The investment you make in...

3 Benefits of Having a Towable Generator January 11, 2018 Whether it is caused by a major ice storm or a fallen power line, power outages are a reality for businesses in central Arkansas It’s not a matter of IF the power will fail, it’s better to plan for WHEN it...

What Are Power Surges and How Can You Protect Your Appliances? January 23, 2018 In today’s digitally run world, losing electricity, even for a moment, isn’t an option for most people. We want to protect our home from power outages, so shouldn’t we also protect our...

4 Reasons to Have a Home Standby Generator in Little Rock December 3, 2017 Thinking of having a generator installed for your home or office building? Here are a few good reasons to invest in a home standby generator. Northside Power is Little Rock’s top Generac...

Ways to Prepare for a Power Outage in Saline County, Arkansas December 13, 2017 Are generators a necessity in Saline County, Arkansas? If you live here long enough you will learn that Arkansas power lines are not ice-storm friendly. If you have electronic necessities,...

Are Generators on Your Wishlist? November 30, 2017 Generators can mean a lot of things these days, but it usually describes a product that produces some sort of usable energy. That energy can be produced as steam or electricity, but in this case we’re talking about...

Why a Towable Generator is a Good Option for Your Power Needs October 17, 2017 Most people don’t appreciate the value of a towable generator until there’s a power failure, or a disaster strikes. But a generator is a very good investment, because it’s an efficient...