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Generators and Critical Power

Reliable power is essential for facilities where interruptions can affect operations, equipment or critical processes. Explore generators, backup power and critical power strategies, including the electrical and operational considerations involved in maintaining dependable facility power.

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Facility Energy Assessment Checklist

A concise list of utility bills, interval data, one-line diagrams, equipment information and operating details that help HECSY evaluate a facility.

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HECSYsmart® Meter and Dashboard Demonstration

See how interval energy data, trends, alarms and facility information are displayed for operators and decision-makers.

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Guide

Zero Export Does Not Automatically Eliminate Utility Requirements

Learn the difference between export control, parallel operation, interconnection review and islanded operation before selecting a microgrid strategy.

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Guide

Questions to Answer Before Buying a Commercial Battery System

Use facility data, tariffs, electrical constraints and operating goals to evaluate whether battery storage is correctly sized and financially justified.

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Demand Charges, Capacity Peaks and Power Factor Explained

A practical explanation of common electricity cost components, how they are created and why reducing energy consumption may not reduce the complete bill.

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Decode Your Commercial Electric Bill

A plain-language review of the charges, peaks and electrical conditions that affect a commercial or industrial utility bill.

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What a HECSYsmart Meter Measures and Why It Matters

Understand kW, kVA, kVAR, power factor, demand, voltage, current and power quality information and how each measurement can affect facility decisions.

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