On
Site Energy, together with AirPac, Inc was asked to provide temporary
heating solutions for the many tents that will be erected for this, the 56th
inauguration ceremony
Tuesday,
January 20, 2009 - Although
the President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration day will not be the coldest
(Ronald Regan had the coldest 7 degrees at noon) nor will he have the snowiest
(that honor went to William Taft 10 inches) it will be the one that will signal
the beginning of a New Era for the United States of America. To ensure that guests,
press and support staff is kept warm during the event On Site Energy
(OSEC), together with AirPac, Inc. was asked to provide temporary heating
solutions for the many tents that will be erected for this, the 56th inauguration
ceremony. On Site Energy will provide in excess of 11 million BTU’s of
electric heat to keep everyone at a comfortable room temperature.
On
Site Energy being headquartered in New York has had its share of
Presidential encounters in the past. Pat French, VP of Sales explained, “In our
25 year history we’ve been at the Democratic National Convention in Madison
Square Garden, to fundraisers in the Hamptons, and
the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and
its re-opening. We’re no strangers to providing both power and temperature
control for ultra high profile events such as this historic inauguration, it’s
in our blood.” The weather for Tuesday is expected to be seasonal with the temperature
right around 35 degrees, mostly cloudy and light winds.
The
sheer masses of people that are expected to attend this historic event will
make getting into a good viewing position very difficult and time consuming;
people will be jockeying position starting on Monday. Even in these seasonal
temperatures, prolonged exposure to the elements can lead to health hazards.
Joe Gere, GM of On Site Energy NJ reminded us of the story of William Henry
Harrison who in 1841 decided to brave the elements and deliver the longest
inauguration speech ever, an oration lasting one hour and 40 minutes. Harrison,
who wore neither hat nor overcoat, rode a horse to and from the Capitol
ceremony. He subsequently caught a cold that developed into pneumonia and a
month later, Harrison passed away. Joe cautioned, “People will most likely be
outside much longer than for any other inauguration in history, dress warm and
in layers and take precautions we don’t want this day to be marred by any risks
to anyone’s health.”
On Site
Energy, a solution driven, regional renter of power, cooling, and
heating equipment with field specialist to assist customers in all event,
industrial, commercial, and technology related sectors meet their goals and
reduce their exposure with their latest Biodiesel burning equipment.
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