Minimal electric power generation use, mainly for emergency backup, peaking, and to handle rapidly swinging loads.

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An emergency backup generator is only allowed to operate for 200 hours every year and only in the event of an emergency power failure or for routine testing and maintenance.

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It landed safely using backup systems and the 42 people aboard evacuated using emergency slides.

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Moreover, the government already has the resources to provide emergency liquidity, and it could certainly negotiate lines of credit with private banks if it felt more backup was necessary.

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Mr. McBride says that for customers who feel they need a backup, transfer plans are best since the fees are cheaper and you are covered in an emergency.

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