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Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) estimates that the counterfeiting of distinguished brands costs industries $600 billion each year worldwide and may result in as many as 750,000 lost jobs every year in the United States.

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Illuminating Decisions: EPRI Lights the Way for Modern Lighting Adoption

Facility managers and operators understand the critical role lighting plays in their daily operations. Accounting for roughly 30% of a commercial building's energy load, lighting significantly impacts energy consumption and associated maintenance costs. However, focusing solely on the...

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Advanced protection against electromagnetic exposures and electric arc

HAZARDS AROUND While working live in the energized grid, presence of voltage around the workers requires special attention. However, live-line (live working) techniques are widely applied for decades, several accidents in the past prove that the level of safety must be improved to minimize...

Introducing Intelligent Power Today

Welcome to Intelligent Power Today Magazine, our publication that explores and explains the who, what, where, when, why and how of intelligent electrical devices, a collection of complex mechanical devices and sophisticated control systems used in industrial, commercial, and institutional...

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Ceramic Technologies

How companies can save money with Gen2 lighting

BY TOM SALPIETRA, EYE Lighting International

Lighting upgrades are a popular and easy way to save on energy. Changing to solid-state lighting may be costly, and some early adopters have not been fully satisfied with the light-emitting-diode (LED) performance claims that some manufacturers have made. That’s not to say LEDs are a poor option. Owners, operators and contractors must make informed choices about the right light source for any application if they really want to save on energy.

Behind the scenes over the last couple of years, lamp manufacturers have been quietly working on their Gen2 version of “ceramic technology” lamps or lamps using ceramic technologies. Ceramic is the best-of-the-best blend of the old standby mercury, high-pressure sodium (HPS) and quartz metal halide (QMH) lamps. Those traditional HID lamps make up a great majority of the installed base of highbay, lowbay, parking...

Communications

Fortressing the Connected Building: Securing BAS in a Digital Age

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a compelling proposition for building management, promising enhanced efficiency, streamlined operations, and improved occupant comfort. However, the growing reliance on interconnected systems introduces cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten building...

Energy

Utilizing Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in optimizing energy consumption and maintaining building comfort. However, traditional BAS primarily focus on reactive maintenance, addressing equipment failures only after they occur. This reactive approach can lead to costly downtime,...

HVAC

Using Building Automation Analytics to Drive Operational Insights

Building automation systems (BAS) continuously generate an enormous amount of data on HVAC equipment operation, energy consumption patterns, sensor readings, and more. This data, when properly harnessed, holds the key to unlocking critical insights that can significantly enhance building...