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 ...

Expanding investment in energy efficiency and demand flexibility is the fastest and cheapest way to alleviate rapid electric load growth, according to a new analysis from the American Council for an ...

Electricity is produced by a variety of generating units, each with different lead times and costs to be readied for service, and production costs once brought online. Because electricity is a ...

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 ...

This story was originally published on Utility Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Utility Dive newsletter. A coalition of consumer-oriented groups is asking the ...

Electric cars won't overwhelm the US grid anytime soon, energy and transportation experts say. EVs don't consume a lot of energy now, and it will be decades before electric cars take over fully. EVs ...

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2020 NEC. Sizing the feeder or service load for a dwelling isn’t simply a matter of totaling the loads or breaker ratings. The Code recognizes there’s load ...