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Upgrading Fuel Systems: A Loyal Customer’s Journey with Preferred

Preferred Utilities continues to deliver reliable solutions for customers across the country. Recently, a long-standing customer in Baltimore, MD, opted to replace their aging fuel system with our latest technology, a testament to the trust they’ve placed in us over the years. As part of the upgrade, we made several key modifications, including relocating the control panel to […]

Pro-Nuclear “ADVANCE Act” is signed into law

President Joe Biden has signed the ‘‘Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024,” or ADVANCE Act. This legislation speeds up the permitting process and creates new incentives for the buildout of nuclear reactors. An article examining this significant legislative action was recently published in Power Engineering. According to the article, this act will […]

Preferred Utilities Supports Cub Scouts Pack 33: A Commitment to Community and Youth Development

As seen in the Danbury Patch At Preferred Utilities, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting initiatives that nurture future leaders. We are thrilled to support the Cub Scouts Pack 33 Golf Tournament fundraiser again this year on July 29th in Middlefield,CT. Cub Scouts Pack 33, based in Groton, Connecticut, has been a cornerstone […]

Hardening Emergency Systems: Preferred’s Submersible “Waterproof” Pumpset Performs when it Matters Most

When Hurricane Beryl swept through Texas, it highlighted the vulnerability of mission critical and healthcare facilities to extreme weather events. Power outages caused by the storm left over 2 million without electricity, posing severe challenges for 17 hospitals and additional healthcare centers due to flooding and then heat. Emergency evacuations, temporary medical setups, and the strain on healthcare […]

Video: Our Future of Burner Technology at Boiler 2024

At the American Boiler Manufacturer’s Association Boiler 2024 conference, Preferred proudly unveiled the Comet Burner, a solution designed to perfectly match your space and budgetary needs. This promises to set new standards in efficiency and adaptability, ensuring that our clients receive the best in burner technology. Join industry experts Steve Pelt, Robert Bohn, and CEO David Bohn to […]

Fuel Filtration System: More Convenience & Efficiency with New Feature

Upgrade Your Fuel Filtration System with Preferred: Introducing the PF-505’s New Feature At Preferred, we’re proud to announce an exciting upgrade to our PF-505 Fuel Filtration System, enhancing its functionality and efficiency to better serve your needs. The Upgrade: Gone are the days of manual water removal! With our latest enhancement, the PF-505 now automatically fills a water […]

Extreme Weather Preparedness: Reliability and Safety in Critical Hospital Operations

Located just outside downtown Tampa on an island, this hospital faces unique challenges due to its geographical location. With the potential for high storm surges, the need for robust infrastructure is the top priority for uninterrupted operations, especially in critical areas like fluid management. One of the primary concerns for the hospital was the management of Diesel Exhaust […]

A Basement Odyssey: Resolving Flow Switch Hiccups in Boston

Accompanying two Fuel Oil technicians on a trip to Boston, observers witnessed the team’s effort to address a troublesome flow switch issue. Suspecting a malfunctioning switch, the trio ventured into the basement of a building, a familiar setting characterized by mustiness and dim lighting, but thankfully, devoid of critters. In the basement, Shane and Joon initiated the troubleshooting […]

A Reunion of Pumpset & Panel: A Testament to the Longevity of Quality Equipment

In a heartwarming reunion of machinery, in February we witnessed the coming together of two components that were destined to be united since their first encounter in 1997 initially sold to a Communications company in Brunswick, Maine. Sometime between then and now the pumps were needed at another location in Lewiston, Maine, and the control panel stayed in […]