Electrical News and Trends
Global smart electricity meter installed base to double by 2016
At the close of 2011, just less than 18% of the roughly 1.43 billion installed meters were... » more
Substation Insights: A Recap of 2012
Let’s take look at the topics of 2012 before plunging into the new year. » more
Commissioning control systems for MCFs
Controls success starts in design with clear requirements, and ends with thorough testing and... » more
Preventing arc flash incidents by design
Understanding electrical distribution equipment and its associated risks can help reduce incident... » more
Understanding backup power system fuel choices
While diesel remains popular as a fuel supply, engineers have several additional fuel options from... » more
Charging systems for electric vehicles
Charging stations provide power to electric vehicles at multiple levels. » more
Meeting the challenges of globalization
This firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
Providing power for high-tech facilities
High-tech buildings as well as mission critical facilities must have reliable electrical power. » more
Special report: The IT business
Rob McKernan, senior vice president IT Business with Schneider Electric, discusses trends in the... » more
DC power and renewable resources
The use of DC for technology that could consume renewable energy (RE) or for an RE-related... » more
How to specify an indoor lighting system
By following a few guidelines, engineers and lighting designers can specify the correct lighting... » more
Wireless building controls
Creative use and selection of wireless devices can potentially reduce construction costs, decrease... » more
How close are we to a truly Smart Grid?
There are still hurdles to overcome, at least in the U.S., before the Smart Grid becomes reality. » more
Web exclusive: VFD bypasses and backups: Which should you use?
Advanced motor protection and consistent energy savings are possible, with true redundancy. » more
College campus engineering: Challenges, retrofitting, renewable energy systems
Colleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future... » more
College campus engineering: Codes and standards, HVAC, fire and life safety
Colleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future... » more
Shining a light on solar power for business use
Solar system at Moxa’s sales and marketing headquarters cuts energy bills, provides platform to... » more
Use personality typing to increase profits
Personality typing can be a valuable tool in helping your firm transform the way it does work,... » more
Ethernet network design issues in the substation
Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are including Ethernet for communications between each other. » more
A look at the Smart Grid’s demand side
Automation industry exec says this is where users can “do something now” while waiting for the... » more
Designing substations, transformers for bi-directional power flow, Part II
In a large commercial solar or wind farm, both the utility and the facility owner want to know how... » more
Global smart electricity meter installed base to double by 2016At the close of 2011, just less than 18% of the roughly 1.43 billion installed meters were... » more
Substation Insights: A Recap of 2012Let’s take look at the topics of 2012 before plunging into the new year. » more
Commissioning control systems for MCFsControls success starts in design with clear requirements, and ends with thorough testing and... » more
Preventing arc flash incidents by designUnderstanding electrical distribution equipment and its associated risks can help reduce incident... » more
Understanding backup power system fuel choicesWhile diesel remains popular as a fuel supply, engineers have several additional fuel options from... » more
Charging systems for electric vehiclesCharging stations provide power to electric vehicles at multiple levels. » more
Meeting the challenges of globalizationThis firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
Providing power for high-tech facilitiesHigh-tech buildings as well as mission critical facilities must have reliable electrical power. » more
Special report: The IT businessRob McKernan, senior vice president IT Business with Schneider Electric, discusses trends in the... » more
DC power and renewable resourcesThe use of DC for technology that could consume renewable energy (RE) or for an RE-related... » more
How to specify an indoor lighting systemBy following a few guidelines, engineers and lighting designers can specify the correct lighting... » more
Wireless building controls Creative use and selection of wireless devices can potentially reduce construction costs, decrease... » more
How close are we to a truly Smart Grid?There are still hurdles to overcome, at least in the U.S., before the Smart Grid becomes reality. » more
Web exclusive: VFD bypasses and backups: Which should you use? Advanced motor protection and consistent energy savings are possible, with true redundancy. » more
College campus engineering: Challenges, retrofitting, renewable energy systemsColleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future... » more
College campus engineering: Codes and standards, HVAC, fire and life safetyColleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future... » more
Shining a light on solar power for business useSolar system at Moxa’s sales and marketing headquarters cuts energy bills, provides platform to... » more
Connecting buildings to the Smart Grid
Engineers should know the NIST and ASHRAE standards for the Smart Grid, and be aware of the... » more
Engineers should know the NIST and ASHRAE standards for the Smart Grid, and be aware of the... » more
Use personality typing to increase profitsPersonality typing can be a valuable tool in helping your firm transform the way it does work,... » more
Ethernet network design issues in the substationIntelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are including Ethernet for communications between each other. » more
A look at the Smart Grid’s demand sideAutomation industry exec says this is where users can “do something now” while waiting for the... » more
Designing substations, transformers for bi-directional power flow, Part IIIn a large commercial solar or wind farm, both the utility and the facility owner want to know how... » more
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