2023 NEC Changes: Alternative Energy and Limited Energy

Are you up to code? This course covers some of the 2023 updates in the National Electrical Code®, including changes to Articles 690, 705, 706, 722, 724, 726, 750, 760, and 810. We will discuss solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, Class 4 fault-managed power systems, energy management systems, and more, so get charged up on updates to the NEC® here.

At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the recognition of floating PV arrays in 690.4 
• List the exceptions for rapid shutdown of PV arrays in 690.12 
• Discuss the evolution of line-side connections of interconnected sources in 705.11
• Explain the new disconnect requirements for some energy storage systems in 706.15 
• State why Article 722 was created
• Discuss the new Article 724
• Explain what a Class 4 system is in the new Article 726 
• Recall the listing requirements for energy management systems in 750.6 
• List the new requirements for load management in 750.30 
• Discuss the new surge protection requirement for fire alarm systems in 760.33 and
• Explain why the title of Article 810 was changed