Current and emerging Smart Grid technologies were reviewed and the implications that these technologies may have upon the built environment (such as a facility’s safety features) were assessed wherever the National Electrical Code (NEC) has jurisdiction.
While current methods used to produce energy are abundant, and the race for renewable energy is moving ahead at an unprecedented pace, what about the means to store the energy that has been generated, and the option to reuse this energy for another time?
The market activity in PV has driven many new products into our markets, making the inspector’s job difficult as technology can change from one job to the next.
What does the advent and adoption of regulations for electric vehicles (EV) mean for electrical inspectors?