This publication provides introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and construction managers interested in distribution and utilization of electric power in buildings and related infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. TRANSFORMERS, 2. SERVICE ENTRANCE AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, 3. MOTORS AND MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUITS, 4 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES, 5. METERING, 6. RACEWAY AND WIRING, 7. LIGHTING, 8. EMERGENCY GENERATORS, 9. AUTOMATIC TRANSFER EQUIPMENT, 10. STATIONARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS, 11. GROUNDING, BONDING, AND STATIC PROTECTION, 12. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS, 13. 400-HERTZ DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 14. POWER QUALITY, 15. SYSTEMS FURNITURE, 16. ASHRAE COMPLIANCE. Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).