One of the most common elements in in electrical systems is the relay. This relay is targeted at switching loads that have large initial turn-on surge currents, such as fluorescent lighting circuits. Additionally, conventional relays consume continuous current when switched on, however this product uses a latching relay that draws no current once switched. However one of the common shortfalls of latching relays is the lack of feedback of the switched state. This device includes smart controls and smart switch state feedback circuitry that confirms the switched state of the relay; providing the benefits of a conventional relay without the power consumption. Although this relay is targeted at switching high surge lighting circuits, it can also be used equally well for general purpose switching.