Alphas Network and Facilities Powering guide is a reference tool that was developed to identify best practices for powering your network. The guide is designed to increase the level of understanding of the science of power among field engineers, operations professional and other cable personnel. Leveraging Alpha’s more than 30 years of experience in the power industry, the reference guide serves as a “best practices” handbook for cable professionals as they address powering issues that are the foundation of reliability for all network services. Topics addressed within the guide include the following: General Electrical Principles, Conductors and Power Cable Specifications, Outside Plant Powering, Critical Facilities Powering and Alternative Energy.