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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 facilities—also known as intelligent buildings.

According to the Institute for Building Efficiency, intelligent buildings use smart technologies to improve system functionality, control operating costs, and to keep building occupants safe, secure, comfortable, and, of...

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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...

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...

Building Automation Training

Boosting Industrial Energy Management

Starting a meter-based operations and maintenance strategy program

BY DON MILLSTEIN, E-Mon

The rising cost of producing, delivering, and consuming energy in its various forms continues to affect the facility environment. However, despite dramatic cost increases on all fronts, overall energy efficiency has improved 23.5 percent since 1990, according to “Energy Efficiency Trends in Canada—1990 to 2009”, a recent publication of Natural Resources Canada.

NRC figures comparing power consumption (without factoring in energy-efficiency measures) in 2009, for example, reveal an approximate 1,560 petajoule (PJ) reduction and 81.1 fewer megatonnes (Mt) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, for a savings to Canadians of almost $27 billion.

In the industrial sector, energy use and associated GHG emissions increased 17 and eight percent, respectively due, in large measure, to significant new upstream oil and gas activity. Even so, the adjusted energy-efficiency effect of the industrial sector shows a savings of 593 petajoules of...

Communications

Powering Efficiency: BAS and the Pursuit of Sustainable Buildings

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized how buildings operate, transforming them from static structures into dynamic environments that can adapt to changing needs. One of the most compelling applications of BAS lies in its ability to optimize energy consumption, contributing...

Energy

BAS for Lighting Control: Balancing Efficiency

Building automation systems (BAS) integrate various components within a building's infrastructure, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and notably, lighting and controls. The essence of these systems lies in their ability to enhance the functionality, comfort, and energy...

HVAC