[All_jlau] JLab Will Cut Electricity Use Tomorrow During Energy Reduction Test

[deborah magaldi]

Jefferson Lab will participate in a region-wide test tomorrow (June 23), 
from 1:45-3:15 p.m., to significantly reduce the electricity it draws 
from the power grid.

This program, also known as the Demand Response Program, is designed to 
reduce stress on the electric grid during peak electric demand times in 
the summer months. Jefferson Lab has participated in this program for a 
number of years.

The electricity use load shedding will occur in several ways. The most 
noticeable will likely be the reduction of HVAC operations during the 
test period.

All major work centers at the lab are expected to participate in this 
effort. Staff members are asked to minimize electric use in their work 
areas. Email and pager messages will go out tomorrow to notify the lab 
community of the electricity reduction test.

2016 Annual Test Timeline

-The annual test will occur on Thursday, June 23, from 1:45-3:15 p.m.

-12 p.m. noon: Notification will be sent out that the event will start 
at 1:45 p.m.All staff and users will be asked to start securing loads. 
This work should be completed by 1:30 p.m.

-1:45 p.m.: Test event starts

-Soon after 3:15 p.m.: Notification will be sent out that the event has 
concluded, and authorized staff may re-energize secured loads and 
commence planned work.

Please contact Jason Willoughby at ext. 5372 or Rusty Sprouse at ext. 
7589 with any questions.

Information Pertinent to the June 23 Test

Likely the most noticeable impact of the test will be slightly warmer 
space/area temperatures due to turning down/off HVAC systems. 
Consequently slight temperature increases could occur in certain areas, 
and to varying degrees. All HVAC systems will be restored to normal 
operations immediately following completion of the test at 3:15 
p.m.Reducing unnecessary lighting during the test will help to maintain 
space temperatures and further reduce overall electricity consumption.

Also on June 23, the LN-1 transformer on the Accelerator Site will be 
replaced.This work is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.While this work takes 
place, electrical power to Building 87 will be reduced to generator 
power only. The outage will last 4-6 hours.

For additional information about this electricity consumption reduction 
test, see the full memo posted at:

https://www.jlab.org/memo/lab-participates-program-reduce-electricity-use-prevent-summer-power-outages


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/This message is being sent on behalf of Jefferson Lab management and 
the Facilities Management and Logistics Division./


Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Regards,

Deb Magaldi

Public Affairs

Jefferson Lab

ph. 757-269-5102

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