Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including MEP Giants winners, battery energy storage systems and arc flash studies

1. The 2024 MEP Giants get a big paycheck this year
The 2024 MEP Giants firms increased revenue substantially.
2. Understand the codes, standards for battery energy storage systems
Electrical engineers must learn to navigate industry codes and standards while designing battery energy storage systems (BESS)
3. How to mitigate risk with arc flash study project safety plans
Arc flash studies have inherent risks due to live electrical equipment. Creating a safety plan before studies can help protect employees and contractors
4. Is a battery energy storage system right for your project?
When and where to consider BESS for energy storage in an electrical distribution system
5. Important things to know when designing and applying AWHP
Air-to-water heat pumps offer a straightforward solution for heating, electrification and facility decarbonization; however, their selection and application require expertise to specific and unique criteria