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 ...

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 ...

Last month in Code Basics, “Commercial Loads — Part 1,” on page 24 of the January issue, we discussed when it’s okay to apply demand factors when calculating ...

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 ...

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 aim of this project is to control the electrical appliances through a personal computer (PC). For example, theatre lighting can be centrally controlled form the PC for better stage management. The ...