Ω This guide covers the design and selection of protective devices and the coordination between them for various modes of operation of the microgrid. These include grid-connected and islanded modes and transitions between modes. https://development.standards.ieee.org/myproject-web/public/view.html#pardetail/6580  

Ω Connecting the Unconnected Challenge Internet access is critical to education, industry, and healthy living. Unconnected populations lack access to buy and sell goods and services online. Students lack access to the abundance of remote learning opportunities. During the pandemic, working or studying from home was impossible for unconnected populations. For many, the lack of internet… Read more →

Ω Recommended Practice for the Design of Power Systems Supplying Lighting Systems in Commercial and Industrial Facilities | Comments due June 20  

Ω Our twice-yearly in-person presence at the I&CPS and IAS meetings have been prohibited by the circumstances of the pandemic.  The standing 4 x monthly teleconferences continue, however – the next scheduled for May 3rd at the usual times.   Hope to see you in person at the IAS Annual Conference in Detroit in October.

Ω New code goes into effect 1 February 2023 but will be available to access on 1 August 2022 Major updates to the 2023 Edition include: Rules 190-195: New rules for Photovoltaic (PV) generating stations. Rule 116c: Adds EXCEPTION for providing short-circuit protection if < 1000 V and short lengths of insulated power cables. Rule… Read more →

Ω Lighting Power Allowances (LPA) in Section 9.3SA   N.B.  This is only one of several 90.1 markups.  CLICK HERE and refer to Pages 75 – 93 for the redlines.

ANSI has posted a call for US leadership for several USNC committees: See Pages 59 – 64 for listing  

Ω The latest edition of the USNC Current, “Key Updates in the USNC and IEC,” is now available. Published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the issue reflects on the USNC’s major recent accomplishments, setting the momentum for 2022. USNC Current Spring 2022  

Ω FINAL REPORT Electric Circuit Data Collection: An Analysis of Health Care Facilities