Resources That Work Alongside You
We've spent years building a collection of materials that actually help. Not just reference documents or theoretical overviews — actual working resources that people in the energy sector use when they're learning something new or solving a problem they haven't seen before.
Materials Built From Real Questions
Most of what we've developed came from students asking specific questions. Someone would get stuck on renewable integration calculations, or need to understand grid stability better, and we'd realize the existing explanations weren't quite right.
So we built something better. Each resource went through multiple drafts — usually with input from people working in the field. The electrical safety guides, for instance, were reviewed by three different utilities before we felt comfortable sharing them.
Nothing here is polished to the point of being useless. These are working documents that get updated when industry practices shift or when we learn about better ways to explain complex ideas.
What You'll Actually Find Here
Technical Reference Sets
Detailed breakdowns of systems and processes. These aren't simplified — they're comprehensive resources that assume you're ready to dig into specifics about transformer operation, protection schemes, or power quality analysis.
Worked Examples
Real calculations with all the messy details included. We show the wrong turns people typically make and explain why certain approaches fail. It's the kind of learning that happens when you work through problems with someone experienced.
Industry Context Documents
Background on how things actually work in Canadian utilities and energy companies. Regulatory frameworks, standard practices, common equipment configurations — the things that aren't in textbooks but matter tremendously when you start working.
Problem-Solving Frameworks
Approaches for tackling unfamiliar situations. Not step-by-step instructions, but mental models that help you figure out what to look at first and how to structure your thinking when facing new challenges in energy systems.
How This Library Actually Works
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Browse By Topic or Search By Problem
Materials are organized both ways. If you're learning systematically, follow the topic structure. If you're stuck on something specific, search for the problem you're facing and find relevant examples.
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Download What Makes Sense
Everything's available as PDFs with functional bookmarks and hyperlinks. Take what you need, work through it at your own pace. Some people print everything. Others just pull specific sections when they need them.
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Check Back For Updates
We add new content regularly and revise existing materials when industry practices change. Recent additions include updated sections on battery storage systems and revised grid code requirements for distributed generation.
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