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Emergency and Standby Generator 

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Emergency and Standby Generator 

Description

  • Projects in this scope area may include installing a new emergency diesel, natural gas, or electric generator, and supporting structures; installing new fuel storage tanks, exhaust piping, and prime movers/alternators; installing and connecting electrical supply lines to generators; and installing soundproofing and fire protection for generators. The full, detailed scope of work for this project including any additional work areas will be updated here after alignment with project stakeholders through scoping and design activities.

Stretch

  • Provide emergency power via an islandable photovoltaic system or a permanent generator.
  • Provide back-up power generators for all community facilities.
  • Install full backup power generators at developments (especially those that were severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy). [SA] [FR]
  • Install generators on rooftops. [FR]

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Last Updated on October 10, 2024 at 12:53 pm