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NEC Article 706 and the 800 VDC Data Center Distribution Code Gap

May 17, 2026 · Data Centers

4 sources NEC Article 706 caps DC defaults at 100 V. Deploying 800 VDC data centers requires AHJ variances most US jurisdictions have not yet approved.
Maine Passes Plug-In Solar Legislation

April 3, 2026 · Energy Storage

3 sources Maine residents will soon have a new option for reducing electricity costs with the passage of LD 1730. The legislation allows for the installation of plug-in solar systems…
Enchanted Rock Scales to 1 GW Generator Production in Texas

February 25, 2026 · Industrial & C&I Microgrids

4 sources Verified Enchanted Rock expands to a 407,000 sq ft Texas facility producing 1+ GW annually of modular natural gas generators for data centers and critical infrastructure.
NEC 2026 Drops Arc Flash Threshold & Cuts Load Calculations…

February 13, 2026 · Power Quality

4 sources Review The 2026 National Electrical Code is changing how arc flash labels are applied, making them required at lower current levels. This update will impact how electrical systems…
NEC 2026 Formalizes Power Control Systems

February 1, 2026 · Power Quality

Browser Check NEC 2026 formalizes Power Control Systems in Article 130, allowing real-time load calculations that can avoid six-figure utility upgrades.
NEC 2026 Article 130 Eliminates Six-Figure Service Upgrades…

January 15, 2026 · Power Quality

5 sources Verified Get ready for a seismic shift in electrical code: NEC 2026 Article 130 is poised to slash the cost of microgrid and EV charging infrastructure, potentially saving…
NEC 2026 Mandates Arc Flash Labels and HF GFCI for VFD Facilities

November 1, 2025 · Power Quality

4 sources Review NEC 2026 requires specific arc-flash engineering data on every industrial electrical label and recognizes HF-rated GFCI devices for VFD and inverter environments.
NEC 2026 Expands Arc Flash Labels and Adds Inverter GFCI Rules

September 26, 2025 · Power Quality

5 sources Review NEC 2026 expands arc flash labeling to all commercial equipment and mandates high-frequency GFCI protection for inverter-driven systems by September 1, 2026.