type of generator that is used mainly for power and lighting

converting electrical energy to mechanical energy

converting one voltage to another; higher to lower; lower to higher

changing alternating currents to direct current and vise versa

rate of flow of one coulomb or 6.25 x 10 18 electrons / sec. through a given cross section

an electromotive force

allow one ampere of current to flow when 1 volt is impressed upon it

effective utilization of available energy by reducing loads and lowering demand charge

the installation of electrical load are analyzed and schedule to restrict demand

computerized system that forecast the amount of energy remaining in the demand of energy

minimum requirement for a branch circuit

supplying of utilities required or demanded by the public

an auxiliary power station

underground portion of service conductor extending from main power line

service conductor extending from a service drop or lateral to the service equipment of a building

fire rated room housing a transformer and auxiliary equipment for large buildings

contains the service equipment's for large buildings

providing emergency power

one or group of panel where switches are mounted

free standing enclosure housing a disconnect switch, step down transformer and switch gear

any of the conductors extending from the service equipment to various distribution points in a building

a space between two terminals or electrodes across which a discharge or electricity may pass

the main disconnect for the entire electrical system of a building except for the emergency power system

a conductor, as a metal ground rod, ground plate or cold water pipe firmly embedded in the earth to establish a ground connection

horizontal single line diagram of a building's electrical system from the incoming service to the utilization items at the end of the system where the major electrical components are shown as blocks or rectangles

circular raceways used to enclose wire and cables