Sam Sciacca

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Smart Grid April 11, 2014

Microgrids: Consulting-specifying engineers must be ready

Microgrids appear poised for a wide adoption. As a result, consulting-specifying engineers should be aware of how microgrids affect substation designs in commercial and industrial applications.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power February 7, 2014

DC Power Systems: Keep Your Eyes Open

As efficiency becomes a dominant mantra today and in the future, dc is getting another look.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power February 26, 2013

Remembering Stan Klein

Stan always brought a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to whatever group or organization he engaged.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power February 20, 2013

Looking Ahead: Resolving Overlapping Scopes

How do we best deal with these various individual groups that are growing and migrating into overlapping areas of interest?

By Sam Sciacca
Codes and Standards February 13, 2013

Six Organizations that Influence Grid Modernization

Take a look at influential organizations that are shaping the landscape of grid modernization, each in their own way.

By Sam Sciacca
Codes and Standards January 29, 2013

Setting Standards: The Benefits to Getting Involved

This week let's step back and ensure that CSEs understand the benefits of being involved in the standards setting process.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power January 22, 2013

The Process of Setting Standards

A grasp of the standards-setting process is invaluable for day-to-day work.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power January 15, 2013

Data Encryption for Substations

Encryption has become standard practice in other verticals that depend on online data transfers, such as online banking and shopping.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power January 8, 2013

Substation Insights: A Recap of 2012

Let’s take look at the topics of 2012 before plunging into the new year.

By Sam Sciacca
Electrical and Power December 18, 2012

DC power and renewable resources

The use of DC for technology that could consume renewable energy (RE) or for an RE-related interconnection into the electric utility is of particular interest.

By Sam Sciacca
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