Empire State Plaza Emergency Diesel Generator Replacement Project
Construction Manager of a state-of-the-art 10MW Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) to replace an end of life, 40-year-old existing system that supplies backup power to the Empire State Plaza (ESP). The intent of the project is to provide a robust, reliable, and fully integrated system which will enable key personnel to remotely manage the critical power infrastructure throughout the ESP during an emergency event effectively. The emergency power generation system will have a total operating capacity of 10MW with provisions to add an additional 2.5MW in the future. Downstream upgrades include 175 new ATS and ASTS. Project includes over 3 miles of new conduit and wiring systems.
Project will be completed in two phases:
Phase 1:
Demolition of an existing building and construction of a new building to house the new generator plant, as well as the installation of generators and associated switchgear.
Phase 2:
Upgrades and replacements of emergency system components throughout the fourteen substations on the ESP campus including 237 new ATS and ASTS.
Project Details
Client:
NYS OGS
Location:
Albany, NY
Contract Value:
$66,000,000
Guth DeConzo Role:
Construction Manager
Project Engineer:
Concord Engineering, P.C.
Major Subcontractor/Suppliers:
- Bette & Cring
- Schenectady Hardware & Electric
- FPI Mechanical
- Milton Cat
- Rovisys
Project Status and Schedule:
In Construction with Scheduled COD date of December 2026
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