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Modernize Emergency Power Standards in HealthcareCMS IS STUCK IN 2010
While the 2025 NFPA 110 Standard permits advanced battery technologies like Nickel-Zinc (NiZn), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations still references the outdated 2010 version, limiting hospitals to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries—technologies known for their environmental hazards and reliability issues.
CMS IS STUCK IN 2010
While the 2025 NFPA 110 Standard permits advanced battery technologies like Nickel-Zinc (NiZn), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations still references the outdated 2010 version, limiting hospitals to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries—technologies known for their environmental hazards and reliability issues.
Why It Matters
NiZn batteries offer:
- 96% lower greenhouse gas emissions
- 90%+ recyclability
- No maintenance, no hazardous materials
- 10-year full-replacement warranty
- NFPA 110 (2025) compliance
Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries pose:
- Environmental and health hazards
- Frequent maintenance and replacement
- Risk of sudden failure during emergencies
Take Action: Help Us Push for Change
CMS must update its standards to reflect modern technology and protect patient safety.
✅ Learn More from the SENS Report
Developed in collaboration with SENS (Stored Energy Systems), this brief outlines the urgent need to modernize battery standards for emergency power systems in healthcare. It highlights the regulatory disconnect between NFPA and CMS, and advocates for the adoption of safer, more efficient technologies like nickel-zinc batteries.
✅ Raise Your Voice: Draft Letter to Congress
Help us advocate for regulatory clarity and modernization in emergency power standards. This sample letter to Congress highlights the disconnect between current CMS references and updated NFPA guidelines — and urges lawmakers to support safer, more reliable and updated technologies for healthcare infrastructure.
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At Mongoose Power Solutions, we don’t just serve the onsite power industry — we fight for it. We’re working to modernize outdated regulations and ensure that life safety and mission-critical facilities have the clarity and support they need to stay resilient.
