Value Delivered
Forest Electric New Jersey (Forest NJ) served as the general contractor and also provided engineering, design, and electrical services for this four-phase electrical service and distribution renovation project. We leveraged our extensive experience in hospital projects to provide value engineering while minimizing hospital downtime.
Client Objectives
St. Peter’s University Hospital wanted to eliminate as much medium-voltage distribution at their facility as possible in order to help ensure enhanced electrical safety. They undertook a four-phase project to completely upgrade their electrical distribution.
Solutions
Throughout the four project phases, Forest NJ performed a full suite of electrical services, including the installation of:
- A new double-ended 15Kv electrical service with three feeds, including revenue metering and isolation switches with automatic throwover capabilities
- Three 2,500Kva transformers and a 15Kv existing service backfeed
- Three 4,000-amp exterior 480v switchboards and multiple transformer feeders
- A new 480v distribution conduit, wire, and connections to existing equipment while decommissioning the medium-voltage distribution
Forest NJ also designed and installed a 2000kW gas co-generator to supply power and steam to the hospital.
Client Background
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital. It has been designated by the State of New Jersey as a Specialty Acute Care Children's Hospital, Regional Perinatal Center, and Stroke Center.