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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It used to be when you turned the vehicle off, all electrical loads went away. Now that today's trucks use electronics full time, including the extra hotel loads for driver comfort, these electrical ...