Sept. 18th Webinar Reminder -- "Keeping the Lights On and Critical Services Functioning: Technical Options and Policy Solutions for Maintaining Continuous Electrical Power During Loss of Grid Power"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of National Preparedness Month, the Diesel Technology Forum is sponsoring a free webinar on September 18th designed to address options for assuring continuous electrical power during and after weather events and other disasters.  The types of emergency back-up power systems, technology and fuel choices, operating conditions and installation incentives to provide critical electrical power will all be discussed by industry leaders and government representatives.

September 18^th – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Space is limited so register now! 
http://www.dieselforum.org/about-the-forum/events

The program will be presented by Diesel Technology Forum experts who will be joined by representatives from Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of mobile and stationary electrical power solutions and the Maryland Energy Administration. Basic information on technologies, case studies of real-world power solutions and government perspectives on successful incentive programs will all be discussed.

September is National Preparedness Month, which provides a focal point for planning and preparation in the event of a disaster.  Emergency backup electrical generators can save lives during an emergency.  Interruptions of electrical power, even of short duration, create situations that could imperil public health and safety. Blackouts also wreak havoc for businesses and create significant inconveniences for individuals. Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure of the primary power supply system.

Recent hurricanes, floods, mud slides, to wild fires and tornadoes, frequent weather-related disasters call attention to the vulnerability of the nation's electrical grid and the importance of alternatives to ensure continuous electrical power.  Weather events, both large and small, cut off power to hundreds of thousands of people and businesses for days exposing the importance of emergency back-up power as part of local, state and federal emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Who will benefit from this presentation?

• Federal, state and local policymakers
• Elected officials
• Emergency planners
• Building owners and operators
• Engineers
• Business owners
• Insurance providers

What will this webinar address?

• What technologies are available to provide emergency backup electrical power?
• What are the differences between technologies?
• What are the limitations on use of each of these technologies?
• What are lessons learned in recent use of mobile and stationary backup generators?
• Are there incentives for building owners to install backup generation capabilities?

Program Outline

• Introduction  & Importance of Emergency Standby Power for Emergency Preparedness and Response
  Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum
• Generator Technology Brief (Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum)
  Overview of technologies offered to provide emergency standby power and unique benefits and limitations of each
• Diesel Technologies Offered in Emergency Standby Applications (Jason Kitchel, Caterpillar)
  • Specific operational considerations for diesel equipment
  • Emissions profile for new equipment and retrofit possibilities for older units
  • Operational requirements, regulations and permitting
• Case studies: response and mobilization to disasters
  • Mobile application: Working with the First Response Team of America (Jason Kitchel, Caterpillar)
• Review of State  Initiatives for Emergency Power Generation   
  • Overview of state incentives provided for emergency power generation - Ezra Finkin, Diesel Technology Forum
  • Case Study:  Fuel Up Maryland – Mike Jones,  Maryland Energy Administration
• Question & Answer Session

ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FORUM
The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit national organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel and technology, and working with policymakers and other stakeholders on common solutions.  Forum members are leaders in clean diesel technology.  For more information visit www.dieselforum.org.

For the latest insights and information from the leaders in clean diesel technology, join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum, or YouTube @DieselTechForum and connect with us on LinkedIn. 

(View this press release online here.)

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Allen Schaeffer
ProfNet - http://www.profnetconnect.com/Schaeffer

Contact:
Steve Hansen
[email protected]
301-668-7230 (o)
202-355-3664 (c)

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