SERVICES
Electrical Distribution
Microgrid Design
Project Management
SIZE
5 Skilled Nursing Facilities
OWNER
Ensign Group
NORTHERN CA
Ensign runs a number of Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout the state of California. At 5 of their more remote facilities, in locations with high fire risk, they were concerned about the reliability of the utilities feeding the sites. They wanted to ensure that their facilities would be able to continue operations, serving their patients during a utility power outage.
The solution was to hire RTM Engineering to design microgrids involving Combined Heating and Power (CHP) systems for each site. These systems generate the power needed for the facilities to fully run off-grid for extended periods of time, thereby continuing to provide a safe space and continued patient care when the facilities are at risk of loss of power.
These 5 facilities were 5 of the first 7 projects that OSHPD/HCAI approved for microgrid systems in Skilled Nursing facilities.