Harmonic Studies | Why Do I Need One?
Harmonics? Power Quality Disturbances? The US standard electrical grid runs at a frequency 60Hz. So, what does this mean? To clarify, 60Hz means that the flow of current changes direction …
What is Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Why Should I Care?
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) explained for electrical power systems
BMS vs. EPMS | Discover the Right Solution for Your Facility
Optimizing power system monitoring and control is well known for improving energy reliability, efficiency, and safety. Today, buildings commonly use two solutions, Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring …
Power Quality | A Simple Guide to Understanding your ROI
Calculating a Return on Investment for Power Quality is easy. See how…
Fourth of July | 5 Fun Ways to Save Energy
The Fourth of July is just around the corner. It’s time for BBQs, sun, summer, and fun. But, unfortunately, many don’t realize that some of their favorite traditions can save …
Tenant Billing | What can it do for your business?
The number one concern of any business owner is the bottom line. As a result, we spend hours looking at ways to cut costs and streamline processes to increase efficiency …
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
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 …
Why Should I Care About the “C” in SCADA?
SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, which is a standard industry term for a system of software and instrumentation that allows one operator to supervise and control many remote processes and machines.