East Canyon Projects

The East Canyon Projects is a multi-project managed by the Projects & Infrastructure Modernization and Facilities Divisions. The various projects will create major utility infrastructure upgrades to prepare the Lab for future research construction (NERSC) and development, as well as improve the reliability and safety of the Lab's electrical systems.

This page contains details on the following utility events related to this project:

Outage Begins at 5:00 a.m. on Monday

PLANNED ELECTRICAL OUTAGE April 27-30, 2025

TOWN HALL SLIDE

Outage Begins at 5:00 a.m. on Monday

Because of the magnitude of this outage, building systems must be powered down at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27. We know this could affect normal work day schedules. Please consider how much time you will need to put your equipment in safe and stable mode by 5:00 a.m. April 27 and plan accordingly.

PLANNED ELECTRICAL OUTAGE April 27-30, 2025

AFFECTED BUILDINGS

13J, 74, 74A, 74B, 74F, 83, 84, 84B, 85, 85A, 85B, 85C-K, and 86

TIMING

Monday, April 27, 5:00 a.m. Mechanical building systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling, etc.) shut-offs begin. Building tenants should put equipment in safe and stable mode before that time and on-site personnel exit the building.
Monday, April 27, 6:00 a.m. Electrical building systems shut-offs begin.
Monday, April 27 - Thursday, April 30 Building access is restricted.
Friday, May 1, 6:00 a.m. Buildings re-open as normal.

FOR BUILDING TENANTS

All building tenants are asked to place equipment in safe and stable mode by 5:00 am on Monday, April 27. Use this guidance from EHS to prepare your lab or technical area.
Standby power is available only to equipment that is already connected to e-outlets.
Unless exempt, the buildings will be inaccessible during the power outage. If you require emergency access, contact the Site Operations Center. Refer to the Emergency Access Process for more information. Please coordinate any special access requests with your Operations Deputy. Once your Operations Deputy approves the request, follow the Emergency Access Process.