Remote control generator

A method of supplying electrical power comprising:

• providing a plurality of generators rated at a first power output capacity but restricted to a lower second power output capacity, each generator including an internal combustion engine, a control unit including a communication transmitter that allows for power output of the respective generator and a power demand on the respective generator to be remotely monitored, and a communications receiver such that the power output of the respective generator is able to be remotely controlled;
• leasing the plurality of generators to customers at a lease rate commensurate with the second capacity;
• and
• selectively remotely derestricting at least one of the plurality of generators to operate at the first capacity and at a lease rate commensurate with the first capacity by changing a tuning of the engine of the at least one generator in response to demand on the at least one generator exceeding output of the at least one generator.