Modbus Protocol | Security Vulnerabilities
Modbus is one of the predominant protocols in factory automation. It has tested the times, remaining well regarded in the factory controls world. Despite that, it is prone to a …
APT Joins UC’s Small Business First Program
Longtime service provider APT helps meet UC’s Small Business Purchasing Goals Applied Power Technologies, Inc. (APT), a meter and power monitoring and software systems integrator, has joined the University of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Power Outages Happen | Is Your Backup System Prepared?
Power outages are becoming more and more frequent in California due to increased demand and supply shortages. Last year alone, 28.4 million utility customers were affected by California’s 25,281 blackout …
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 …