Tag Archives: Power

Solar Design 101: The Basics

by Thomas Schubert, PE, Electrical Engineer Almost everyone in the building design industry has worked with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a green building certification program. When it comes to new construction, the credit with the largest potential points is the building’s total energy usage (LEED v4 EA Credit: Optimize Energy Performance). Even […]

Understanding Power Quality Issues

Power Quality problems are increasingly caused by in-house equipment; yet a misconception still exists that when an electrical disturbance does occur, it originates from an outside source. As the business community has grown increasingly dependent upon computers and other complex electronic equipment, the need for reliable power has become critical. Corporations and institutions alike are […]