On Saturday, November 7, a team of Lab personnel and PG&E contractors will conduct a power resiliency test which will affect the northwestern portion of the Lab. Two 2 megawatt generators, provided and operated by PG&E, will be energized and the load of multiple facilities will be transferred from utility power to the generators. The test will simulate the power transfer that may occur … [Read more...]
No PSPS at Lab; Red Flag Warning In Effect Starting Monday Evening
Dear colleagues, PG&E has informed the Lab that it will not have its power turned off at this time as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff that may occur in California later this week. Other locations outside of Berkeley are still at risk for having power turned off. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills from Monday, September … [Read more...]
August 18: Use of Admin Leave for Employees Affected by Power Outages
Lab supervisors and managers, Unplanned power outages in the Bay Area may prevent some teleworking employees from working from home for short periods of time this week. The Labs Administrative Leave for Emergencies policy allows for paid Administrative Leave in situations in which an employee is prevented from working due to a public emergency. For time cards due at noon today, please code … [Read more...]