SFCC To Close Campus For Microgrid Connection Oct. 4-6

All buildings at Santa Fe Community College at 6401 Richards Ave., will be closed and access denied from 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6 to enable work on the college’s microgrid connection. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Office of Facilities and Operations announces an electrical power shutdown and campus closure from 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6 to enable SFCC, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), and SFCC contractor Siemens to work on the college’s microgrid connection.

During this period, all buildings at 6401 Richards Ave., will be closed, and access will not be permitted. Please note that the Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open and accessible.

The SFCC microgrid will control the on-site generator, renewable resource (PV) and energy storage system for the campus and features an educational microgrid that fully powers an energy efficient greenhouse that demonstrates sustainable aquaponic and hydroponic practices, while providing hands on training opportunities for the college’s clean energy technologies center. 

The SFCC Microgrid has four distinct purposes:

  • 1. Utility and operations cost savings;
  • 2. Resiliency from power interruptions and outages;
  • 3. Islanding from the utility grid; and
  • 4. Student Education. SFCC offers a certificate program in Grid Modernization as the college’s educational component.

Please be aware that some Office of Institutional Technology (OIT) systems for Santa Fe Community College will not be available during this time. 

This maintenance will cause outages for:

  • Network
  • Phones
  • Wireless
  • Internet
  • VPN
  • Banner (registration system)
  • SFCC Connect

The following will remain operational:

  • Public website
  • Workday
  • Canvas
  • MS365 applications
  • Zoom
  • mySFCC (student portal)

Please note: Power is expected to be restored and any OIT outages resolved by noon, Sunday, Oct. 6. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will be open on its normal schedule.

Impacted individuals, including students, employees, and tenants on the SFCC campus, should discuss the closure with their teachers, programs, and supervisors to address any concerns or necessary adjustments.

For further information or assistance, contact Director of Facilities and Operations Dobby Schmidt at dobby.schmidt@sfcc.edu. For technology concerns, contact the OIT Help Desk at 505.428.1222.

The 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Northeast Regional Walk, scheduled for October 5, will take place on SFCC paths and trails on college property. This event will not require access to the main campus buildings, which will be closed to the public during this time. 

SFCC appreciates everyone’s understanding and cooperation during this important phase in the connection of the college’s microgrid.

Throughout the year, SFCC offers a variety of ways to stay notified about weather- and holiday-related delays, cancellations, closures and emergencies.

While the college does notify the public of severe weather and emergency conditions through print, television and radio news outlets, additional information can be accessed quickly through the following:

Campus Safety & Security can be reached at 505.428.1224.

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