From TarantiJ at upstate.edu Wed Jul 1 07:38:59 2026 From: TarantiJ at upstate.edu (Jason Tarantino) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:38:59 +0000 Subject: [util] High temperatures Message-ID: Hey Team, Higher-than-normal temperature are expected for the next several days in the central New York region. The weather condition is forecasted to require increased cooling and electrical demand. To help mitigate the impact to our institution we need to look for opportunities for reducing cooling and electrical consumption. This will greatly help our systems keep up with the load and keep our critical environments safe and people comfortable. Methods: * Raise your thermostat up 2 degrees, seems like it will do little to help, but if many areas do this it will reduce the cooling demand on the main air conditioning units. * Shut off lights not in use and/or reduce light levels in your areas, this will help by reducing both electrical usage and reducing heat load on the cooling system. * Shutting off electrical appliances/devices not being used or required for emergency standby * Closing window shades and blinds will help by reducing direct sun light heat load * The most important is to ensure windows are closed to prevent the heat and humidity from entering the building envelope. Our campuses are very large, and one person or department cannot do this alone; with everyone?s help these simple steps can make a huge impact. Thank you for your support with this request. Larry Blanchard Best regards, Jason Tarantino Administrative Assistant Trainee 2 Physical Plant ? Maintenance Operations Center Upstate Medical University Room 1806 ? 315-464-4230 Tough times don?t last, but tough people do. ? Robert H. Schuller [image] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.png Type: image/png Size: 6554 bytes Desc: image.png URL: From StewartY at upstate.edu Wed Jul 1 10:49:51 2026 From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart) Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:49:51 +0000 Subject: [util] Generator Test: Geneva Tower Message-ID: TO: All Departments with Space in Geneva Towers DATE: July 2026 SUBJECT: Generator Test: Geneva Towers The next monthly test is scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026. THE GENEVA TOWERS TEST PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS: * The emergency generator will be started between 6:00AM and 6:05AM and will be used as the source for emergency power for approximately 30 minutes. * The emergency power will be switched back to normal between 6:30AM and 6:35AM when the generator turns off. * Emergency outlets (red) and emergency lights will blink when the test starts and again when it ends. The test, although intended to simulate an actual power outage, has been modified to keep the disruption to services at a minimum. If an actual power outage occurs, the electrical circuits supported by the generator will be without power for 5 to 10 seconds except for those areas which have their own uninterruptible power supplies. Our recent experience suggests that a real power outage can be expected once a year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the test or the emergency power system, please feel free to contact Marc Dingle, Electrical Facilities Manager at 4-8923 or 680-323-1819. Your continued cooperation in completing the code mandated emergency diesel generator test is greatly appreciated. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 437 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From SantiaAn at upstate.edu Fri Jul 3 15:32:16 2026 From: SantiaAn at upstate.edu (Ana Santiago) Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:32:16 +0000 Subject: [util] P-Tube Outage In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: P-Tubes returned to normal operation Best Regards, Ana Santiago Office Assistant II Physical Plant - MOC Center Room 1806 UH Ext# 47364 From: Cwb-roc-cc-utility On Behalf Of Yvette Stewart Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2026 11:44 AM To: bac-utility at lists.upstate.edu; chnotify at lists.upstate.edu; CWB - ROC - CC Email List ; et-utility at lists.upstate.edu; ew-bh-utility at lists.upstate.edu; gamma-utility at lists.upstate.edu; gt-utility at lists.upstate.edu; IHP Email List ; jh-cab-ct-utility at lists.upstate.edu; lib-utility at lists.upstate.edu; nappi-utility at lists.upstate.edu; nab-utility at lists.upstate.edu; nrb-utility at lists.upstate.edu; Silverman Hall - Building 49 Email List ; uh-utility at lists.upstate.edu; Weiskotten Hall - Setnor Hall Email List ; Weiskotten Hall Addition Email List ; sl-utility at lists.upstate.edu Cc: AOCCCDT ; Jason Wallace ; NMDT Subject: [Cwb-roc-cc-utility] P-Tube Outage Good morning, As a reminder, a portion of the P-tube system is still not functioning. No tubes can be sent to the Cancer Center. Physical plant is attempting to expedite required parts and obtain contractor service on the holiday weekend if required to minimize the downtime. Please continue to utilize Volunteer services as much as possible. Volunteers in Express are available to assist when the p-tube system is down. To reach Express, dial 4-5182 or call "Volunteer Express" on Vocera. Express is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. We apologize for the inconvenience. Larry Blanchard Associate Director for Utilities 4-7371 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From StewartY at upstate.edu Mon Jul 13 08:32:39 2026 From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart) Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:32:39 +0000 Subject: [util] High temperatures Message-ID: Good morning! Higher-than-normal temperature are expected for the next several days in the central New York region. The weather condition is forecasted to require increased cooling and electrical demand. To help mitigate the impact to our institution we need to look for opportunities for reducing cooling and electrical consumption. This will greatly help our systems keep up with the load and keep our critical environments safe and people comfortable. Methods: * Raise your thermostat up 2 degrees, seems like it will do little to help, but if many areas do this it will reduce the cooling demand on the main air conditioning units. * Shut off lights not in use and/or reduce light levels in your areas, this will help by reducing both electrical usage and reducing heat load on the cooling system. * Shutting off electrical appliances/devices not being used or required for emergency standby * Closing window shades and blinds will help by reducing direct sun light heat load * The most important is to ensure windows are closed to prevent the heat and humidity from entering the building envelope. * Our campuses are very large, and one person or department cannot do this alone; with everyone's help these simple steps can make a huge impact. Thank you for your support with this request. Larry Blanchard 4-7371 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: