An apparatus, system and method in an electrical system using power system
information or data associated therewith having a time component
associated therewith sampled or obtained from the electrical system at a
local and a remote location, wherein the local and remote data are time
aligned and used to provide control, monitoring, metering, and/or
automation to the electrical system. The local IED may be adapted to
receive power system data from the remote IED, time align the local and
remote synchronized power system data, and perform math operations on the
local and remote power system data.