Last month, I provided a basic outline and history of Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS) located in Article 708 of the National Electrical Code. This article features details about Article 708 and the differences...

Springtime brings more moderate weather after a long, cold winter. It also brings damaging storms. Thunderstorms are more frequent in the spring than during other times of the year, as are tornadoes. Hurricane season begins...

Weather can be an unforgiving antagonist. In the age of climate change, it can be extreme and unpredictable. Texas experienced a heavy dose of the weather's wrath when a precipitously cold front swept through the state...

As more natural disasters occur, lawmakers and policymakers at all levels of government are realizing the importance of a resilient infrastructure, but more needs to be done to make that a reality, according to experts...

While not specifically referencing Armageddon, the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) has released a report, titled "Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage," that may not be too far away from that...

As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of numerous catastrophic natural disasters, identifying a reliable source of emergency residential power remains a concern. While diesel generators have historically...

Mother nature possesses a litany of destructive forces to disrupt the otherwise tranquil and efficient delivery of electricity. Hurricanes, heat waves, cold fronts, and wildfires are some of her favorites. Add volcanic...