Two years ago, a circuit breaker in my home’s electrical panel randomly failed and shorted out—and it began to melt and smoke. I called emergency services, and according to the firefighters who ...

Alternators like this one will probably disappear from the front of engines, replaced by a starter generator built into the transmission.Photo: Jim Park Within a decade’s time we will probably have ...

From its earliest days, the electric power industry has been able to provide, or rapidly restore, essential services during various types of natural emergencies. Later, during World Wars I and II and ...

When you study electrical engineering technology (EET), you study the lifeblood of today's technology: electronics and computers. Electrical engineering technology is a part of virtually everything ...

Electrical system complexity is reaching a tipping point across industries, from modern passenger vehicles to sophisticated industrial machines that can now contain nearly 5,000 wiring harnesses. The ...

Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is proposing a Maryland rate adjustment to support continued investment in the electric system, including upgrades to aging infrastructure ...

Based on Southwire Company’s CableTechSuppport TM Services records from the past five years, the number-one challenge in underground electric systems occurs before energization, due to unforeseen ...

Electrical engineering is the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. In simple terms, it is about understanding how electricity works in order to use the knowledge ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...