EPS grid
An EPS grid or plasma grid was a component of the electro-plasma distribution network on Starfleet vessels from the 22nd century onwards. In the event of an emergency, the grid may be shut down to avoid an overload. By the 24th century maintenance was performed on the grid at regular intervals.

In 2151, Lieutenant Malcolm Reed bypassed the EPS grid to receive power from 's impulse drive to get the phase cannon online,  denied this possibility, but later allowed it. ()

When the Enterprise crew were locked in their quarters by Suliban forces in 2152, Tucker rerouted the comm signal through the EPS grid, enabling him to talk to anyone on B Deck. ()

Not long after, the impact of a Romulan mine caused an overload in Enterprises EPS grid. ()

Days later, the automated repair station faked a situation in which Travis Mayweather appeared to have died trying to tap into the EPS grid in launch bay 1. ()

In August of 2152, while under the influence of radiation emanating from a nearby singularity, Malcolm Reed requested Tucker's assistance in preparing an emergency shutdown procedure for the EPS grid. ()

In 2153, the presence of dark matter caused a surge in the EPS grid aboard an Enterprise . ()

In 2154, following severe damage to Enterprise as a result of a Xindi attack, a surge in the EPS grid on A Deck was reported to Captain Archer only moments before it exploded. ()

In 2370, Donald Kaplan jibed Geordi La Forge that by cleaning the 's plasma grid they might match the power conversion level aboard Kaplan's vessel, the . ()

In 2371, the magnetic wake produced by space-dwelling lifeforms caused a huge fluctuation in the 's EPS grids as it was pulled along. ()
Energy technology