Haven for Hope

Haven for Hope
Haven for Hope

Powering Stability, Safety, and a Path Forward

Overview

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Power Need

Supporting more than 1,500 residents at any given time, Haven for Hope depends on reliable power to operate essential campus facilities, including dormitories, food services, security systems, HVAC, and IT infrastructure. After experiencing power outages firsthand, the campus knew dependable backup power was important to continue supporting residents without interruption.

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Solution

Haven for Hope collaborated with Holt Cat, the local Cat® dealer, to install Cat GC standby generator sets delivering approximately 1.6 MW of standby power to support operations across the campus. 

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Results

When outages occur, the system responds automatically to maintain operations without disruption. During a recent power loss, the transition to backup power was seamless and most residents never noticed a change, allowing staff to stay focused on delivering care.

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Reliable standby power helps Haven for Hope continue its mission keeping essential services available 24/7 across its downtown San Antonio campus. With Cat® D1000 GC and D600 GC generator sets installed by Holt Cat, dormitories and food service operations stay powered during utility outages.

 

See the Story for Yourself

Watch how the power solution came together and what it means for Haven for Hope.

Summary

Haven for Hope operates one of the nation’s largest homeless campuses, providing shelter and essential services across its 22-acre San Antonio facility. With operations running continuously, dependable electricity is critical to maintaining safe conditions throughout the facility.

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Key Statistics

22-Acre
Campus size supporting a
full-service facility

1,500+
Residents Served at any given time

1.6 MW
Standby power capacity  

Actual results may vary based on site specific factors and requirements. Contact your local Cat dealer to understand the best solution for your needs.

The Impact

Haven for Hope can stay focused on delivering care – strengthening its ability to support thousands each year. By protecting critical infrastructure with backup systems and ensuring consistent performance through ongoing service, this reliable power solution keeps essential services running smoothly during outages, maintaining safe conditions for residents throughout the campus.

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the impact

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“This community counts on us, especially when conditions are at their worst. We need to be ready to respond and provide a safe place for those who depend on us.”

Rhonda Muhndenk
President and CEO
Haven for Hope

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“Holt Cat has a culture of helping others be successful. We've been a supporter of many community organizations, including Haven for Hope. We believe that uplifting individuals and providing pathways towards self-sufficiency is a key part of our values as a company.”

Tom Angotti
Electric Power Business Manager
Holt Cat

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Featured products

  • Maximum Rating
    1000 ekW
    1000 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    1000 ekW
    1000 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Tier 2
    U.S. EPA Tier 2

    D1000 GC

    Producing reliable power at 1000 ekW, 60 Hz, our D1000 GC diesel generator set is made to meet your needs in standby applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

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  • Maximum Rating
    600 ekW
    600 ekW
    Minimum Rating
    600 ekW
    600 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    EPA Stationary Emergency
    EPA Stationary Emergency

    D600 GC

    The D600 GC (60 Hz)diesel generator sets were developed to meet your needs in a standby application. Producing reliable power of 600 ekW at 60 Hz, meeting ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and built to accept 100 % rated load in one step. Our D600 GC generator sets meet EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) certified emissions requirements.

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Standby Generators

Cat standby products and power solutions are gensets for emergency and backup power applications.

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FAQs

When power is unreliable, even short interruptions can impact essential systems, workflows, and services. Reliable standby power helps organizations avoid disruption and continue operating safely when utility power is unavailable.

Cat GC generator sets can be used across a wide range of industries where reliable standby power is essential, including healthcare and residential care facilities, data centers, municipal services, commercial buildings, and light industrial applications. They are designed to support critical systems and daily operations during utility outages, helping facilities remain operational when power is unavailable.

Keeping a backup generator ready starts with regular inspections, routine testing, and proactive maintenance. These steps help identify issues early and reduce the risk of unexpected downtime. A Customer Value Agreement (CVA) helps customers stay ahead of maintenance needs and ensures their generator is ready to perform when it matters most.