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3 Ways to Finance Projects

3 Ways to Finance Projects to Meet the New, Required Alternative Power Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities 

California Assembly Bill 2511 A new California law, Assembly Bill 2511, was passed on September 29, 2022. This law states that all skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in the state of California must have an alternative source of power that will supply no less than than… Read More »3 Ways to Finance Projects to Meet the New, Required Alternative Power Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities 

Why Six Hours of Backup Power Isn’t Enough

Why Six Hours of Backup Power Isn’t Enough: Explaining California’s New Alternate Source (“Backup”) Power Requirements

California Assembly Bill 2511 The State of California recently passed a bill requiring all skilled nursing facilities to increase the length of time a facility can sustain vital operations following the loss of electrical power. Previously, the minimum term was 6 hours. The new minimum… Read More »Why Six Hours of Backup Power Isn’t Enough: Explaining California’s New Alternate Source (“Backup”) Power Requirements

Understanding NFPA 99

Understanding NFPA 99: Why Diesel Isn’t Your Only Option for Remaining in Compliance with Backup Energy Requirements

Terminology: Terminology:  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) creates the electrical standards that are almost universally adopted into the National Electrical Code (NEC). These standards are also utilized by Federal agencies, such as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS-largest funder of healthcare in… Read More »Understanding NFPA 99: Why Diesel Isn’t Your Only Option for Remaining in Compliance with Backup Energy Requirements