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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 initial fixture cost misses a crucial aspect of responsible lighting management – the long-term perspective.

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Beyond the Sticker Price: Unveiling the True Cost of Light

Modern lighting solutions promise a...

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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...

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...

2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical...

Electrical Protection

Wireless Monitoring and IoT

The realm of electrical protection is continuously evolving, embracing advancements in technology to enhance system performance and reliability. One exciting development is the integration of wireless monitoring and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into overcurrent and short circuit protection systems. This article explores how wireless monitoring and IoT contribute to improved protection strategies, highlighting their benefits, technical considerations, and potential future applications.

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Evolution of Overcurrent Protection

Overcurrent protection has traditionally relied on physical hardware like circuit breakers and fuses to prevent electrical damage. With the advent of wireless monitoring and IoT, the approach to managing overcurrent and short circuit conditions has evolved.

Integration of Wireless and IoT Technologies

Wireless monitoring and IoT technologies enable real-time data collection and analysis, remote control, and predictive maintenance, which are crucial for modern overcurrent protection strategies.

Benefits of Wireless Monitoring and IoT in Protection Systems

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The Switchgear Survival Guide

10 suggestions to optimize equipment life and enhance reliability BY HAL THEOBALD, Schneider Electric With increasing dependence on computers and automated processes, most modern facilities cannot afford downtime. According to studies published by the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company and FM...

Protection Schemes for Commercial and Industrial Facilities

The strategies and recommended practices that apply to protection schemes for commercial and industrial facilities have evolved in the past decade. It is important that facilities managers and protection practitioners understand and embrace these developments. The key challenges arise from the new...