From:	Suchecki, Joe [JSuchecki@ngelaw.com]
Sent:	Friday, December 04, 2009 9:36 AM
To:	Tanya Parise
Subject:	RE: Engine Question

Tanya,
 
I have confirmed with a couple of EMA members that are involved in the home 
generator market that the virtually all  home generators are spark-ignited and fueled by 
natural gas.  For stationary home generators, there are not likely to be many diesel or 
gasoline powered units.  It was suggested that that there may be some diesel 
generators used for farm or home use in remote locations where there is no access to 
natural gas or propane, but they do not think there are significant numbers.
 
Again, unless in very remote locations, these would also be back-up or emergency 
generators for home use.
 
We do not have any numbers regarding home generators.  However, if you would like 
to get more information,  you may contact Nick Halstead with Cummins Power 
Generation, and they may be able to provide some more general information on the 
home generator market.
 
Nick's email is nick.v.halstead@cummins.com
 
Joe
 
Joe Suchecki 
Director, Public Affairs 
Engine Manufacturers Association 
Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel:  312-827-8734 
Fax:  312-827-8737 
jsuchecki@emamail.org 
www.enginemanufacturers.org 
 
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From: Tanya Parise [mailto:parise.tanya@ecrweb.com]  
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:15 PM 
To: Suchecki, Joe 
Subject: Engine Question
Hi Joe,

Quick question about engines.  I know you’re already working on something for Melanie on the 
crankcase issue, but I wanted to know if EMA has any information on the number of engines or the 
percentage of stationary emergency engines that are residential engines.  I’m not sure how this 
information would be tracked or if it’s even possible, but if you have a rough estimate of how many 
emergency diesel engines are in people’s homes, that would be very helpful.  

Thanks,
Tanya


Tanya Parise
EC/R Incorporated
501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 250
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 484-0417


