Interconnected Systems (Morgantown, WV)

Conductor Sizing and Overcurrent Protection

This training event will provide in-depth coverage of key National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements impacting renewable energy and electrification technologies. Led by Brian Baughman, NEMA Midwest Technical Field Representative and seasoned industry professional, the session combines lecture-based instruction, detailed PowerPoint presentations, and interactive Q&A to ensure participants gain both technical understanding and practical application insights.

Attendees will explore the evolving requirements for solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, interconnected electric power production sources, energy management systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure—topics that are increasingly relevant as electrical systems evolve toward distributed and decarbonized energy models.

This course is ideal for electrical inspectors, contractors, engineers, and design professionals seeking to stay current with NEC updates and understand their application in the field.

Key NEC requirements that will be covered can be found in the following Articles:

This is an extensive and popular program analyzing Article 300 of the National Electrical Code.

Article 690 Solar Photovoltaic

Article 706 Energy Storage Systems

Article 705 Interconnected Electric Power Production

Article 750 Energy Management Systems

Article 625 Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System

Course Objectives: This course is an in-depth discussion of requirements for interconnecting alternative energy systems with new and existing installations of electrical power distribution systems found in residential, commercial and other types of installations.

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Lunch will be provided

IAEI CEU Credits will be emailed after the class to attendees. 7 CEU credits.

Brian Baughman

NEMA Midwest Technical Field Representative, Brian Baughman was hired in March 2023 and has over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. Brian currently holds a Wisconsin State Master Electrician License, Wisconsin State Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification, and Wisconsin State UDC-Electrical Inspector Certification. Prior to his tenure at NEMA, Brian was the Technical Applications Manager for Generac Power Systems Clean Energy Division and served as a committee member on NFPA 37, NFPA 70 (CMP-4), NFPA 78, NFPA 420, NFPA 1078, and the NFPA Professional Qualifications Correlating Committee. He is an industry recognized expert on energy storage systems, on-site power production sources, distributed energy resources, and advanced electrification technologies. Brian is a member of the IAEI, ICC, and NFPA and represents NEMA as an alternate on NFPA 70 CMP-4 and NFPA 70B.