Sam Sciacca
Articles
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.
DC Power Systems: Keep Your Eyes Open
As efficiency becomes a dominant mantra today and in the future, dc is getting another look.
Remembering Stan Klein
Stan always brought a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to whatever group or organization he engaged.
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?
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.
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.
The Process of Setting Standards
A grasp of the standards-setting process is invaluable for day-to-day work.
Data Encryption for Substations
Encryption has become standard practice in other verticals that depend on online data transfers, such as online banking and shopping.
Substation Insights: A Recap of 2012
Let’s take look at the topics of 2012 before plunging into the new year.
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.