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Sept. 17, 2025
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Sept. 10, 2025

EC&M On Air

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EC&M On Air Highlights How to Handle Safety Violations on Client Sites
Episode 82 features an audio-only version of a popular safety-related article by Mark Lamendola from May 2025.
Sept. 16, 2025
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Listen to the latest episode to learn more about this year's Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners!
Aug. 26, 2025
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Conner Willert of ArchKey Solutions shares advice for other young leaders in the electrical industry.
Aug. 18, 2025
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Episode 79 offers insights on what is keeping women from joining or remaining in this industry, based on findings from an NCCER survey.
Aug. 11, 2025

Code Conversations

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Russ and Ellen discuss ampacity and how the term is used throughout the NEC.
Sept. 1, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 5" by Mark Lamendola.
Aug. 18, 2025
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Russ and Ellen explore communications outlet requirements in the NEC.
Aug. 4, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 4" by Mark Lamendola.
July 21, 2025

Moving Violations

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Russ finds yet another broken cover violation.
Aug. 21, 2025
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Russ finds NM cable installed in a greenhouse.
Aug. 7, 2025
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Russ found a serious problem with these raceways.
July 17, 2025
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There are a lot of issues with this outdoor installation.
July 3, 2025

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Panelboards
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Randy Barnett explains everything you need to know about panelboards.
Aug. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Overcurrent Protection
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Randy Barnett discusses the concepts and rules of overcurrent protection.
July 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — How to Meet NEC 110
Learn more about what working in a "professional and skillful manner" means in the NEC.
June 2, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Separately Derived Systems
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Randy breaks down everything you need to know about separately derived systems.
May 1, 2025

National Electrical Code

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Think you know how this installation violates the NEC?
Sept. 11, 2025
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Sept. 11, 2025
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New toolkit aims to aid contractors with educating customers on best practices for electrical safety in residential projects.
Sept. 8, 2025
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
Sept. 8, 2025

Design

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Check out some of the best EV products that Editor Michael Morris spotted on the show floor at NECA 2025.
Sept. 14, 2025
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RVE takes home first runner-up honor for its DCC-9 load conroller in this year's Product of the Year competition.
Sept. 14, 2025
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NECA 2025 has begun in Chicago! The editorial team of EC&M has checked out all of the latest product innovations being showcased on the exhibit hall floor.
Sept. 13, 2025
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Meg Lusardi and Karen Zelmar bring decades of energy and utility experience to the Efficiency Forward Board of Directors
Sept. 11, 2025

Construction

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See what the electrical teams were up to this year at NECA.
Sept. 15, 2025
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Check out some of the products The Everyday Electrician looked at from NECA 2025 in Chicago.
Sept. 14, 2025
Trevor and his friend, Calen Olivetti, hung out at the EC&M booth and explored the show floor on Day 2 of NECA.
See what Trevor Ottmann got up to during his second full day at the NECA show in Chicago, including exploring the show floor with a local friend.
Sept. 14, 2025
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The Everyday Electrician, Trevor Ottmann, and Managing Editor Ellie Coggins are back at the EC&M booth to show you what NECA Day 2 looks like.
Sept. 14, 2025

Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Fluke Corp. takes home second runner-up honor for its Spec Setter Safety Switch in this year's Product of the Year competition.
Sept. 15, 2025
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NECA 2025 continues in Chicago with another batch of product picks.
Sept. 14, 2025
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Registration for PowerTest 2026 is now open
Sept. 9, 2025
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Transient voltage testing
How contractors can detect hidden electrical transients
Sept. 8, 2025

Safety

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The Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electricians: 2024
See which cities top the charts when it comes to compensation for electricians in the United States.
Sept. 8, 2025
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Preventing Scaffolding-Related Citations, Part 1
Learn how to interpret and apply OSHA's scaffold standards which are found in 29 CFR 1926.451(a) through (h).
Sept. 5, 2025
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Preventing Aerial Lift Accidents: A Guide for Electricians and Workers
Learn how to elevate your aerial lift safety practices with these practical tips.
Sept. 5, 2025
Electrical Safety: Where Did the Shock Go? with Jonathan Dyer
In this video, filmed at the NETA PowerTest 25 show, Ellen Parson interviews Jonathan Dyer with ECP Safety Solutions on the effects of electric shock..
Sept. 4, 2025

Lighting & Control

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Check out some of the greatest lighting products that Editor Michael Morris spotted on the trade show floor of NECA 2025.
Sept. 13, 2025
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Why it's essential to make sure commercial lighting products are as energy efficient as possible.
Sept. 10, 2025
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The DLC encourages small lighting manufacturers, lighting specifiers and lighting distributors to self-nominate by October 3
Sept. 5, 2025
LEDucation
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Are you a lighting expert or thought leader? Take your career to the next level and bring your insights to the 2026 LEDucation audience!
Sept. 5, 2025