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 ...

How load estimation, power source options, fuel capacity, and distribution strategies can create resilient and code-compliant ...

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 ...

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 ...

In recent years there has been a push in the electric power industry for more customer involvement in the electricity markets. Traditionally the end user has played a passive role in the planning and ...

Increasing demand for electricity in homes is redefining “standard” electrical design ... and providing home builders with a competitive advantage over resales.

It is crucial to comprehend how the electric load reacts to changes in the supply voltage, especially when voltage reduction is now being utilized more often by utilities as means to reduce electric ...