FERC issued show cause orders to all six US RTOs and ISOs on June 18, demanding they justify or overhaul how large electric ...

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Motivation for Research: The constant evolution of the electric grid with the integration of generation from renewable sources and “smart” components makes peak electric load management an essential ...

Power architecture choices during initial design phases of next-generation military aircraft platforms will influence performance, upgrade flexibility, and through-life sustainment cost, says Sanjeev ...

If you haven’t seen or heard yet, the 2020 edition of NFPA 70 ®, National Electrical Code ® (NEC ®), is set to hit the shelves this fall. As we at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are ...

Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. Part 1 of this two-part series taught you how to calculate branch-circuit loads. Now let's review how to perform feeder and service load calculations.

Older houses were never wired for a world of air conditioners in every bedroom, 240‑volt induction ranges, gaming PCs, and always‑on chargers. When you push that kind of demand through a system ...

Providing modern electronic devices with a diet of healthy power is not straightforward. Small AC-connected equipment often uses a capacitor-input filter following a half- or full-wave rectifier.