Rising electricity costs, grid constraints and reliability concerns are prompting manufacturers to take a closer look at onsite power generation as a way to protect production, limit disruptions and gain greater control over energy expenses.

Bloom Energy’s Onsite Power Playbook for Manufacturers provides a practical framework for evaluating onsite generation, including the financial and operational consequences of power outages, delayed grid connections and unpredictable electricity costs.

The playbook includes checklists to help companies assess generation options based on reliability, fuel requirements, installation timelines and long-term costs. It also examines the often-overlooked expenses associated with downtime, lost production and equipment damage, helping manufacturers weigh those risks against the investment required for onsite power.

With electricity affordability and reliability increasingly critical to Ohio’s manufacturing competitiveness, companies need to understand all their options. Onsite generation is not the right fit for every facility, but the playbook offers a useful starting point for manufacturers weighing energy investments against the cost of doing nothing. 11/2/2026