The demand for reliable power systems in critical facilities continues to increase, putting pressure on engineers to design reliable systems within project budgets that are often decreasing.

A devastating event doesn’t always originate from a natural disaster. At any moment during construction or operation, something could go wrong — and it will.

WASHINGTON — A far-reaching vision for the future of the electric grid is emerging at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

As the demand for electrical power increases, distribution systems are expanded to accommodate the increased demand. Stiffened transmission systems, increased substation capacity, and added on-site and distributed generation all contribute to increases in available fault currents.