July 2001
The purpose of this report is to identify the technical and building code issues and electric system interconnection choices related to the use of fuel cells in residential buildings. This technical assessment, as a basis for a full residential field evaluation of fuel cell technology, provides background information in the areas of:
- Building codes and standards,
- Home utility supply connections, and
- Options for connection of primary or ancillary electrical supply sources to residential buildings.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
37 pages