The U.S. electric transmission and distribution system is among the most efficient in the world. Yet, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), about 5% of total generated electricity ...

A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators on Jan. 18 introduced a bill that could freeze the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for distribution ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), along with a broad coalition of trade associations, labor organizations, and companies, sent a letter to the Senate today seeking additional ...

Energy loss management in distribution networks addresses the reduction of electrical losses that occur between substations and end users. These losses arise from resistive heating in conductors, ...

A more efficient transformer can pay for itself many times over during its 25-year lifespan The transformer plays a key role in an electrical system’s efficiency and power quality, yet 95% of buying ...

Distribution transformers must adhere to NEC and NFPA 70 standards, with specific requirements for overcurrent protection, grounding, and installation based on ...