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Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.
Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.
Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.
Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.
Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.

NEC Requirements for EV Equipment

Nov. 9, 2023
The electrical conductors and equipment for connecting an electric vehicle to premises wiring must meet specific guidelines.
EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility
EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility
EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility
EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility
EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility

EC&M Asks — NEC Requirements for Connecting PV Systems to the Utility

March 14, 2024
In Episode 31, SME Ryan Mayfield explains methods for complying with NEC Sec. 705.11.

Test Your Interoperability IQ

March 12, 2024
Take this four-question quiz to see how much you know about networked lighting controls and interoperability.
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Heavy-Duty EV Truck Charging Gets a Voice

March 8, 2024
Power America's Commercial Transportation is a D.C.-based coalition aiming to clear obstacles.
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Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz — March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024
How would you solve this lighting-related maintenance issue?
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New Joint Office Resource Seeks to Create Convenient EV Charging

Feb. 27, 2024
New whitepaper aims to provide equitable access to EV charging.
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NREL Announces Clean Bus Planning Awards

Feb. 26, 2024
New funding available for bus electrification.
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Three Phases of a Successful First Site Visit

Feb. 22, 2024
Site visits can be daunting even for the experienced engineer. Here are some key factors to consider as well as best practices to employ when taking on this task.
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Joint Office Gives 2024 Q1 NEVI Progress Update

Feb. 20, 2024
Three states have opened their first NEVI-funded charging stations.