Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
NFPA 70E compliant arc flash studies with IEEE 1584-2018 calculations, equipment labeling, and PPE recommendations. Required for any Alabama facility where energized electrical work is performed.
NFPA 70E · IEEE 1584 · OSHA
PE Licensed in AlabamaVeteran-Owned Small Business · SAM.gov Registered
Alabama
Power System
Studies
True Power Systems delivers arc flash analysis, short-circuit studies, and coordination studies for Alabama automotive and aerospace plants, petrochemical and port facilities, data centers, municipalities, and healthcare institutions. PE-stamped and code-compliant.
Alabama Quick Facts
PE License
Active · State of Alabama
Standards
NFPA 70E · IEEE 1584 · IEEE 242 · ANSI C37 · OSHA 1910
Software Platforms
ETAP · EasyPower · SKM/PTW · CYMCAP
PE-stamped · Code-compliant deliverables
Alabama Services
Power System Studies Available in Alabama
All studies are performed by a licensed Professional Engineer, delivered with PE stamp, and compliant with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.335 requirements.
Short-Circuit Studies
Fault current calculations to verify equipment interrupting ratings are adequate. Required when adding new equipment, upgrading service, or when utility fault current levels have changed.
ANSI/IEEE · NFPA 70 NEC
Coordination Studies
Time-current curve analysis to ensure protective devices operate in the correct sequence. Critical for facilities with multiple sources, generators, or complex distribution systems.
IEEE 242 · NFPA 70
Harmonic Analysis
Power quality studies for facilities with VFDs, motor controls, or non-linear loads. Essential for Alabama wastewater treatment plants, manufacturing facilities, and data centers.
IEEE 519 · IEEE 1159
Load Flow Analysis
Steady-state power flow studies to identify voltage regulation issues and verify equipment loading. Critical for planning electrical infrastructure expansions and additions.
IEEE 399
Duct Bank Heat Studies
Cable ampacity calculations for underground duct banks using CYMCAP, required for large commercial developments, utilities, and medium-voltage underground distribution projects in Alabama.
CYMCAP · Neher-McGrath
Alabama Markets
Alabama Facilities & Industries Served
Potential Alabama Customer Base
Counts below are the total Alabama establishments per sector across the state — the universe of facilities that may need a power system study, not a TPS client list.
7,075
Manufacturing
285,185 workers
20,979
Healthcare & social assistance
300,538 workers
3,739
Educational services
172,021 workers
1,421
Data centers & hosting
3,867 workers
160,887 total Alabama establishments · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages
Alabama Municipalities
Power system studies and Master Service Agreements for Alabama cities, counties, and public agencies. Arc flash compliance for city halls, public works facilities, and transit authorities.
Wastewater Treatment
Harmonic analysis and arc flash studies for Alabama water and wastewater utilities. Experience with pump station electrical systems, VFD installations, and SCADA-integrated power distribution.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Arc flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies for Alabama manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and heavy industrial operations. OSHA compliance documentation included.
Data Centers
Power demand analysis and complete power system studies for Alabama data centers and mission-critical facilities. Capacity planning, redundancy verification, and feasibility studies for new and expanding sites.
Schools & Universities
Arc flash studies and electrical engineering support for Alabama K-12 schools and universities. Coverage for classroom buildings, athletic facilities, and central plant electrical systems.
EV & Renewable Infrastructure
Engineering support for Alabama EV charging installations and renewable energy projects, including charger load studies, service capacity analysis, and utility interconnection support.
Alabama Power Landscape
The Grid We Engineer For in Alabama
Every power system study TPS delivers in Alabama accounts for the utilities, fault duties, and interconnection requirements specific to the state. This is the landscape our Alabama work sits in.
Alabama is not part of a centralized RTO or ISO. Most of the state runs on the Alabama Power balancing authority within the SERC reliability region; north Alabama is served by the Tennessee Valley Authority through local power companies and cooperatives. The available fault current at any facility service is set by the serving utility, and it shifts when the utility upgrades transformers or feeders, which is why short-circuit and arc flash studies should be revisited after utility-side work.
Alabama has no OSHA-approved state plan, so employers in the state answer to federal OSHA. Federal OSHA enforces electrical safety through 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, which treats NFPA 70E as the consensus standard for arc flash risk assessment and equipment labeling. A current, PE-sealed arc flash study is the documentation a federal OSHA inspector or an insurance auditor expects to see.
The authority having jurisdiction for the installation itself is typically the local or county building and electrical inspection office enforcing the National Electrical Code as adopted in Alabama. Every study True Power Systems delivers in the state is modeled to current IEEE and NFPA methodology and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Alabama.
Regulatory & Grid Context
State Regulator
Alabama Public Service Commission
Alabama PSC
Wholesale Grid Operator
Alabama Power balancing authority (SERC) + TVA in north Alabama
Major Alabama Utilities
- Alabama Power (Southern Company)
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in north Alabama
- PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
- Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA)
Alabama Industrial Corridors
- Birmingham
- Huntsville
- Mobile
- Montgomery
- Tuscaloosa
- Decatur
Why TPS in Alabama
Alabama-Licensed. Alabama-Experienced.
True Power Systems holds an active Professional Engineer license in the State of Alabama and serves facilities across the state, from the Birmingham heavy-industry belt and the Huntsville aerospace corridor to the Mobile petrochemical and port complex. Our engineers model every study in ETAP, EasyPower, SKM/PTW, and CYMCAP to current code.
We are registered as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) in SAM.gov, satisfying both private-sector and government contracting requirements for Alabama cities, counties, and public agencies.
What Every Study Includes
- Incident-energy calculations and arc flash boundaries
- ANSI Z535-compliant equipment labels
- Short-circuit and equipment-duty evaluation
- Protective device coordination (time-current curves)
- As-studied one-line diagram
- PE-sealed report package
VOSB & Federal Credentials
UEI: H6HAZKAD4LJ7 · CAGE: 08E02
NAICS 541330 / 541690 / 238210
Active SAM.gov Registration
SDVOSB-eligible per 38 U.S.C. § 8127
Alabama FAQ
Alabama Power System Study Questions
Who enforces arc flash compliance for Alabama facilities?
Alabama has no state OSHA plan, so all employers in the state answer to federal OSHA. Federal OSHA enforces electrical safety through 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, which references NFPA 70E for arc flash risk assessment and equipment labeling.
Does my Alabama facility need an arc flash study?
If workers ever interact with energized equipment, such as troubleshooting, racking breakers, or voltage testing, NFPA 70E calls for an arc flash risk assessment and OSHA expects equipment to carry incident-energy labels. New equipment, a service upgrade, or a change in utility fault current all trigger a new or updated study.
How does Alabama's grid affect my power system study?
Alabama is not in a centralized RTO. Most of the state is served by the Alabama Power balancing authority in SERC, with the Tennessee Valley Authority covering north Alabama through local utilities. The fault current available at your service comes from the serving utility and changes when it upgrades equipment, so short-circuit and arc flash results should be re-checked after utility-side work.
Who can seal a power system study in Alabama?
A power system study used for compliance must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Alabama. True Power Systems holds an active Alabama PE license and stamps every Alabama deliverable.
What does an Alabama power system study include?
A complete package covers incident-energy calculations and arc flash boundaries, ANSI Z535 equipment labels, short-circuit and equipment-duty evaluation, protective-device coordination, an as-studied one-line diagram, and a PE-sealed report.
Alabama Inquiries
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Contact TPS
Scott Mann · Business Development
(859) 466-7801scott@truepowersystems.comben@truepowersystems.comBen True, P.E. · Principal
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