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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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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...

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...

Electrical Protection

Advancements in Lightning Rod Design: Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Technology

Lightning protection systems have evolved significantly, with Early Streamer Emission (ESE) technology emerging as a groundbreaking advancement in lightning rod design. ESE technology aims to proactively protect structures from lightning strikes by initiating an upward streamer earlier than traditional lightning rods. This article delves into the concept of ESE technology, its potential benefits, limitations, and its impact on modern lightning protection strategies.

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Understanding Early Streamer Emission Technology

ESE lightning rods are designed to preemptively react to the electrostatic conditions that precede a lightning strike, creating an upward leader streamer ahead of natural conditions. This proactive approach increases the probability of capturing the lightning discharge directly, thereby enhancing the protected area's safety.

Mechanism of Action

ESE devices work by detecting the rise in ambient electric field strength as a thunderstorm approaches. Once a certain threshold is reached, the device emits a streamer earlier than...

Electrical Protection Articles

Cybersecurity for Protective Devices

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems

The ever-increasing reliance on interconnected electrical protection systems necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) play a vital role in safeguarding these critical infrastructure components from cyberattacks. This article explores the role...

Lightning Protection Systems

Lightning Protection in Safeguarding Power Grids

Lightning protection is crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of critical infrastructure, particularly power grids and communication networks. These systems are vital for the socio-economic well-being of communities and the smooth operation of various sectors. This article...

Overcurrent and Short Circuit 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...