FROM THE TOP A Message from the EGSA’s CEO
Reflecting on a Milestone Year and Looking Ahead to 2026
The launch of Powerline magazine in 1996 and the first Buying Guide in 1999 helped broaden our industry’s communications and support deci- sion-makers across the field. Our education footprint expanded significantly in the 2000s and 2010s, with the debut of our onsite power schools in 2001, the introduction of apprenticeship and journeyman cer- tifications in 2005, and the addition of our load bank certification in 2017. More recently, we transitioned to a fully staff-led management struc- ture in 2020, launched our first virtu- al school in 2021, and held our first Engineering Symposium in 2023. Together, these milestones form the foundation for the work we continue to build upon today. Advancing Our Mission in 2025 Building on this legacy, 2025 was a year of growth, innovation, and strategic expansion. We launched our Government Affairs Committee—an important step in ensuring that poli- cies and regulations support the safe, reliable, and sustainable use of onsite power generation systems. This com- mittee now serves as a formal advo- cate for our members at all levels of government. EGSA also expanded its global en- gagement by formalizing partner- ships with JENDER (Turkey), AMPS (United Kingdom), and EUROPGEN (Europe-wide). These relationships strengthen international collabora- tion, trade opportunities, and indus- try exchange across continents. Our educational programs contin- ued to gain momentum. We hosted two successful conferences—focus- ing on Microgrid Resiliency in the spring and Disaster Resilience in the fall—introduced Powerline Weekly, expanded our education staff with
a new Director of Education, and rolled out new coursework, including a refreshed engineering curriculum. Membership, certified technicians, and participation in conferences and schools all grew throughout the year, reflecting strong engagement and in- creasing value for our members. Leadership and Appreciation As 2025 came to a close, we com- pleted our board elections. I want to extend deep appreciation to Dan Barbersek of AKSA USA for his excep- tional leadership as EGSA Chair over the past two years. Under Dan’s guid- ance, EGSA experienced substantial growth across every key metric. We also thank outgoing board mem- bers David Jesberger (United Rent- als), Mark Prevoznik (Universal Load Banks), and Jim Saunders (MurCal) for their dedicated service. Their con- tributions have helped strengthen the association and the industry as a whole. Looking to the future, I am pleased to welcome Lee Newton of Bay Power Solutions as our incoming Board Chair for 2026–2027. Lee’s longstanding commitment to EGSA and his insight into industry needs will continue to drive meaningful progress. The staff and I look forward to collaborating with Lee and the new 2026 Board as they guide EGSA’s roadmap for the years ahead. With a strong foundation and suc- cessful year behind us, we now turn toward 2026 with momentum and optimism. The Spring Conference, fo- cused again on Microgrid Resiliency, will take place March 29–31 in San Diego, CA. The Fall Conference, cen- tered on data centers, will take place Charting the Path Forward in 2026
Mir M. Mustafa, JD Chief Executive Officer Electrical Generating Systems Association
A s we close out another year of progress for the onsite power generation industry and the Electri- cal Generating Systems Association, it feels like the right time to step back and look at the full arc of our journey—our history, our accomplish- ments in 2025, and the direction we are charting for the years ahead. This moment allows us to honor how far EGSA has come while setting our sights on the future we continue to build together. This past year marked an important milestone: EGSA’s 60th anniversary as the premier nonprofit trade associ- ation for the onsite power generation industry. Since our founding in 1965, EGSA has served as the unified voice of our community. Over the decades, we’ve built a strong foundation of programs, resources, and technical leadership that continues to define our role today. Honoring 60 Years of Industry Leadership Our industry first gathered in 1978 at EGSA’s inaugural conference in New Orleans. We published the first Onsite Power Generation reference book in 1983, establishing a vital educational resource for engineers, technicians, and sales professionals.
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