POWER INFO

SHEET
History-- http://instituteforenergyresearch.org/history-electricity/
1880s- new incandescent bulbs with small generators
1902 to 1930- high-voltage transmission lines to spread electricity to the suburbs and then to the
countryside
New agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and the Department of
Energy (1977) were created to regulate different aspects of electricity, including generation from
coal-burning power plants.
Currently, underground power lines are becoming more popular
Possible sources or providers for the utility service (public or
private)
Direct Energy
Duke Energy
National Grid
Xcel Energy
Transmission and/or distribution methods-
https://www.electrical4u.com/electrical-power-distribution-system-radial-ring-main-electrical-
power-distribution-system/
Distribution networks carry high voltage power for long distances along grids
The voltage is stepped down once it reaches its destination
Networks may be through elevated or underground power lines
Methods of measuring usage (if any)
Kilowatt hours (kWh)
Typical sizing requirements- http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/feature/How-do-
I-figure-size-requirements-for-new-UPS-unit
once you have a realistic load estimate, plan to run a UPS around 80% of actual rated capacity.
Requirements for connection
The City may require the applicant of a development to extend off-site improvements to reach
the development or oversize required public facilities to serve anticipated future development as
a condition of plat approval.
Requirements for aboveground or below ground installations
Whenever existing utility facilities are located above ground, except when existing on public
roads and rights-of-way, they shall be removed and placed underground. Underground service
connections to the street property line of each platted lot shall be installed at the developers
expense.
Procedure
Part 1 Utility Research

1. The class will be divided into small groups to research each of the following utilities services.

Telecommunications
Power
Water supply
Wastewater
Gas

2. As a group research your assigned utility to gather at least the following generic This information
should not be specific to your site.

History-- http://instituteforenergyresearch.org/history-
electricity/
1880s- new incandescent bulbs with
small generators
1902 to 1930- high-voltage
transmission lines to spread electricity to the suburbs and then to the
countryside
New agencies such as the
Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and the Department of
Energy (1977) were created to regulate different aspects of electricity,
including generation from coal-burning power plants.
Currently, underground power lines
are becoming more popular
Possible sources or providers for the utility service (public or
private)
Direct Energy
Duke Energy
National Grid
Xcel Energy
Transmission and/or distribution methods-
https://www.electrical4u.com/electrical-power-distribution-system-radial-ring-
main-electrical-power-distribution-system/
Distribution networks carry high
voltage power for long distances along grids
The voltage is stepped down once it
reaches its destination
Networks may be through elevated or
underground power lines
Methods of measuring usage (if any)
Kilowatt hours (kWh)
Typical sizing requirements-
http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/feature/How-do-I-figure-size-
requirements-for-new-UPS-unit
once you have a realistic load
estimate, plan to run a UPS around 80% of actual rated capacity.

3. As a group research the following requirements imposed by the City of Noblesville regarding the
installation of utility service lines. You may begin your research with the Unified Development
Ordinance for the City of Noblesville, Indiana. Article 6: Site Design and Improvement Standards
provides information on utilities
(http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/934961102311534.pdf (Links to an external site.)).

Requirements for connection (i.e., are you required to

connect to the city-owned system or can you install a private system on-
site?)
The City may require the applicant of
a development to extend off-site improvements to reach the
development or oversize required public facilities to serve anticipated
future development as a condition of plat approval.
Requirements for above ground or below ground installations
Whenever existing utility facilities are
located above ground, except when existing on public roads and
rights-of-way, they shall be removed and placed underground.
Underground service connections to the street property line of each
platted lot shall be installed at the developers expense.
Minimum size of each utility service line, if applicable
NA
Required spacing between utility lines, if applicable
NA
Required location of service connection
At the discretion of the Planning
Commission, the requirement for service connections to each lot may
be waived in the case of adjoining lots to be retained in single
ownership and intended to be developed for the same primary use.
Permit requirements
Vary by location and building plan
Other required equipment, fittings, meters, etc.
NA

4. As a group create a one page information sheet describing your utility research and the
requirements imposed by the City of Noblesville.

5. Distribute the information sheet and present a short (2-3 minute) presentation on your research.