United States · Licensing examPower PE exam topics
| Knowledge area | Questions |
|---|---|
| Electrical safety | 10‑15 |
| Circuit analysis | 10‑15 |
| Protection | 10‑15 |
| General applications | 8‑12 |
| Electric power devices | 8‑12 |
| Transmission and distribution analysis | 8‑12 |
| Measurement and instrumentation | 6‑9 |
| Power electronic circuits and control devices | 5‑8 |
| Rotating machines | 5‑8 |
From the specifications effective October 2025.
Which codes are on screen in the power PE exam?
- NFPA 70‑2020, the National Electrical Code
- NFPA 70E-2021, electrical safety in the workplace
- ANSI C2‑2017, the National Electrical Safety Code
- NFPA 30B-2023, 497‑2021 and 499‑2021, on aerosols and hazardous area classification
Answers are scored on these editions only. The exam uses SI and US units.
Power or another electrical exam?
Power is the only electrical PE that runs year-round. The other two electrical exams run once a year.
Sources: NCEES and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- NCEES: PE Electrical and Computer exams ↗
- NCEES: PE Electrical Power specifications (October 2025) ↗
- NCEES: Examinee Guide (May 2026) ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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