Five Types of Data Centres
Introduction Data centres have become one of the most misunderstood forms of modern infrastructure. In Canada, the public discussion around data…
Virtual Substation
Introduction A virtual substation is not a replacement for steel, copper, transformers, breakers, relays and grounding grids. It is a control…
Understanding Bidirectional Electric Meters
Introduction Bidirectional electric meters are increasingly important as the electric grid evolves from a one-way delivery system into a more dynamic…
Understanding Demand Electricity Meters
Introduction Electricity meters are often understood as simple devices that measure how much energy a customer uses. For many residential customers,…
A Streetlight Canopy
Introduction Streetlights are among the most visible assets owned or managed by a municipality or electric utility. They line every major road,…
Water Leak Detection
In advanced water metering infrastructure (AMI), leak detection plays a pivotal role in managing non-revenue water and promoting conservation.…
Magnetic Declination
If you do not know where you are, a map on its own will not help you to find your way. But, a compass will point you in the right direction towards…
Crane Lifts for AMI Projects
Cranes are commonplace; we rarely notice them. But when they move, they leave traces in our lives that ripple through time and space. M.J. MARTIN…