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 ...

Power control and energy management systems (PCS and EMS) are powerful tools that will enable the next generation of electrical systems, and the way they are featured in the 2026 NEC is a testament to ...

The electrical load requirements for commercial installations result in a great deal of diversity in usage. In other words, while some types of equipment and ...

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 ...

The load for electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit shall be _____ watts or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, per dryer. The requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder, and ...

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.

The increased adoption of electric vehicles is opening up new conversations and concerns not only around grid reliability but also about electric capacity needed in each home to support another power ...