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NERC Warns AI Data Centers Threaten Grid Reliability

NERC Warns AI Data Centers Threaten Grid Reliability

North America’s grid watchdog has issued a Level 3 alert—the most serious—over reliability risks posed by computational load.


News May 20, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…


Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…


Briefs: Companies Aim to Diversify Energy Assets and Reliability

Briefs: Companies Aim to Diversify Energy Assets and Reliability

AWS, Siemens Energy, Mortenson, Nor-Cal Controls, Xcel Energy, and the State of New Jersey have all made decisions to expand energy diversity and…


News Apr 16, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data integrity for safe operation…


Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

Choosing Between Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated Substations

This article compares gas-insulated (GIS) and air-insulated substations (AIS), outlining their design principles, performance characteristics, and…


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 2: Pre-Commissioning Inspections

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial substations, translating…


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 1: Scope and Workflow

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold (pre-energization), and hot…


Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and ML

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and ML

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) can turn high-res data into…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 3: Noise and Oil Control Issues

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil containment and noise control.


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.


Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Defending the Digital Highway: Cybersecurity for Software-Defined Vehicles

Learn how evolving regulations, lifecycle security strategies, and quantum-ready cryptography are reshaping automotive cybersecurity.


Standardized Tests Could Unlock New Life for Used Solar Panels

Standardized Tests Could Unlock New Life for Used Solar Panels

An Australian study outlines a technical framework to repurpose used solar modules and cut environmental waste.


tech insights Oct 21, 2025 by Luke James
Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Join your engineering community peers and take our EETech Engineering Insights Survey 2025. You’ll get a summary of the results once they’re…


News Sep 05, 2025 by Jeff Child, EEPower
New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

As high-voltage transmission line demand explodes in the U.S, a new consortium gearing up to tackle the key legal and regulatory changes needed to…


Seven Steps to Ensuring Product Electrical Safety Compliance

Seven Steps to Ensuring Product Electrical Safety Compliance

This article provides developers with step-by-step guidance in qualifying new electrical products for safety compliance certification.


Design Requirements of Transmission Line Towers

Design Requirements of Transmission Line Towers

This article provides an overview of transmission line towers, covering their structural designs, functional classifications, mechanical loading…


DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with…


News Mar 06, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Locating the Disconnecting Means on a Motor Branch Circuit

Locating the Disconnecting Means on a Motor Branch Circuit

Learn to locate the controller and local motor disconnecting means in a motor branch circuit.


Understanding Motor Control Centers

Understanding Motor Control Centers

Learn about the NEC requirements for motor control centers.