At some point transformation of electric energy from distribution voltage to utilization voltage must occur — either proximate to structures on the exterior (where they can present an eyesore to ambience and ‘campus feeling’) or within a building if the architect will design an interior space where switchgear can be operated safely.
Since 1993 we have advocated safety and sustainability of either type of installation in the National Electrical Code. Today we review relevant code requirements respecting relatively new requirements for the education industry’s green agenda.
Hardly anything is a small topic anymore but today we will give it the Ole College Try at the usual hour today @ 15:00 UTC.
General Requirements:
CMP-1 Public Input Report for the 2026 Revision
CMP-1 Public Comment Report for the 2026 Revision
Transformers & Switchgear:
CMP-9 Public Input Report for 2026 Revision
CMP-9 Public Comment Report for 2026 Revision
Related:
University of Michigan Substation Design Guidelines
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Design Guidelines
Our proposal for revisions to Chapter 27 of the International Building Code
An illustration of static electricity in a middle school classroom.
This is how science should be taught to children. pic.twitter.com/b2ZUMGB1as
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) April 7, 2025
High voltage switch at a power grid
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) March 16, 2025
