Episode
SBA 536: Power Monitoring and Management
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- Mar 5, 2026
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- 1816
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Summary
Power monitoring is no longer just an electrical concern. It directly impacts how your HVAC systems perform, how stable your BAS is, and how much your building costs to operate. As buildings electrify, add EV chargers, convert to heat pumps, and increase server loads, your electrical infrastructure becomes the backbone of performance. If power quality degrades, everything downstream feels it. In this episode, you will explore how electrical data connects to equipment life, demand charges, and system reliability. More importantly, you will see how your BAS can shift your facility from reactive troubleshooting to proactive control. Topics Covered Why power monitoring matters more as buildings electrify Real power, energy consumption, and demand charges explained How power factor and harmonics quietly impact equipment life Phase imbalance, voltage events, and hidden failure risks Using your BAS for demand limiting, load shedding, and peak shaving If you manage HVAC or building automation, understanding power data may be one of the most practical ways to reduce cost and extend equipment life this year.