Power Quality | Common Issues Defined
Voltage sags and swells defined graphically along with why they are important to utility consumers
Controlling Utility Bill Costs | Are you in control?
Are you in control of your costs? For most of us, utility bills are simply a way of life (not something that garners much attention). However, they can result in considerable costs to your business. We assume that the bills we receive are correct and accurate, but mistakes happen. In today’s business environment, many employees […]
Staying Connected in an Uncertain World
We’re Living in a Connected World Over the last 20 years, e-mail, text messaging, and cell phones have evolved from fringe technology to a regular part of daily life. We use them to communicate and keep connected in our personal and work lives. We rely on them to communicate essential alarms and events from monitoring […]
Tenant Billing Failures | Hard Lessons Learned
Let’s be honest, tenant billing isn’t an effortless task. Errors happen, there is no denying that. How do we make it efficient and eliminate the hassle? How do we fix problems before they happen? KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Staying informed on how the process works and understanding issues that arise is the first step. So let’s […]
Change is on the Horizon | New Adventures Await
Seasons Change Easter and spring are known as times of hope, new life, and new beginnings. Seasons change. Days get brighter and longer, storms pass, and new growth begins. We plant seeds, flowers bloom, and warmer times are on the horizon. Over the past year, the world has changed, forcing us all to reflect and […]
Tiered Rates vs. Time of Use Rates | What to Know
Tiered Rates vs. Time of Use Rates Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) recently announced that they would automatically transition residential customers currently on a tiered rate plan with PG&E to Time of Use (TOU) rates by June of 2021. SVCE is allowing residential customers the option to remain on the tiered plan if actively requested. […]
Power Outages Happen | Is Your Backup System Prepared?
We rely on power to ensure our lives and businesses run smoothly. In the world today, what can be more inconvenient than the power going out? California is no stranger to blackouts and power outages. Power outages are rising each year due to increased demand and supply shortages. In 2019, 28.4 million utility customers were […]
30 Day Electrical Load Studies | Why Are They Necessary?
Why Are Load Studies Necessary? When providing electrical contractors with load studies for a new installation, end customers often fail to understand why they are necessary. After all, the branch circuit panel has spare breakers. So why can’t the electrician hook up the new load? Let us break it down for you. Load Studies | […]
Energy Bills | Control Your Biggest Costs
Electricity on Fire In the world today, the topic of energy is at the forefront of many minds.In other words, people are starting to take energy consumption seriously. The movement toward energy efficiency has sparked like wildfire. Further, this cultural shift has increased the demand for energy-saving solutions. As a result, all government and society […]
Top 5 Plant Equipment Impacted by Power Quality
Electrical Equipment Powers Us Electricity powers the electrical equipment used in our lives. It is a streaming force we rely on every day that we easily take for granted. In general, electricity is always there when we need it. For example, when you walk into a dark room and flip the switch, you come to […]