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Thoughts on Recent CMS Proposal

2014-03-03 18:21:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance

We have not seen any empirical evidence demonstrating that increased testing of emergency power supply systems (EPSS) over and above what has been approved for inclusion in the consensus-based standard, NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, would improve reliability during power outages. Guest Blog read more

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CMS Energy sends 65 people to aid Kentucky utility

2014-03-02 19:27:47| Energy - Topix.net

One of Michigan's s leading power companies says it's sending dozens of employees to Kentucky to prepare for a severe ice storm forecast to hit the area within hours.

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CMS Proposes 4-Hr Generator Test Every 12 Months for Health Care Facilities

2014-01-21 20:15:00| Electrical Construction & Maintenance

The Department of Health and Human Services has published a 120-page proposed rule dated Dec. 27, 2013 (Vol. 78, No. 249). Within the proposed rule on pages 79173-4 at Section 482.15(e) “Generator Testing,” the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 4-hr generator test be performed EVERY 12 months. There is no mention of a minimum percentage of nameplate rating, minimum exhaust temperature, or a requirement that all automated transfer switches be transferred during the test. Guest Blog read more

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Kurt L. Darrow, Chairman, President And CEO Of La-Z-Boy Inc., Joins CMS Energy And Consumers Energy Boards Of Directors

2013-11-15 21:58:19| Furniture - Topix.net

Kurt L. Darrow, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, has been elected to CMS Energy's Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2013.

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