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Strong safety starts with leadership. Explore the first three of the 9 Principles of Health and Safety and learn how to build trust, inspire safe behaviors, and create the foundation...
Aug. 27, 2026
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AI’s demanding workloads are pushing data center power infrastructure to higher voltage and current levels and increasing system complexity. That trend also is amplifying...
July 27, 2026
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Demand for data center capacity continues to grow, putting pressure on project teams to accelerate deployment schedules. Learn how practical electrical design strategies can simplify...
July 27, 2026
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Idling engines. Disputed invoices. Unauthorized detours. These small leaks quietly drain your electrical fleet's margins — and they're easy to miss without fleet visibility. Download...
July 21, 2026

EC&M On Air

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Meet the 2026 EC&M Product of the Year Platinum, Gold, and Silver Winners! EC&M On Air
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EC&M On Air discusses the top three award-winning products of 2026, including interviews with product developers and industry experts, providing a comprehensive look at cutting...
Aug. 24, 2026
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This edition of EC&M On Air features Shalina Gupta, a 28-year-old electrical engineer and 30 Under 30 All Star, sharing her unique blend of art and engineering, mentorship tips...
Aug. 13, 2026
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What Is an Electrically Safe Work Condition? — EC&M On Air Highlights
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This audio segment explores critical NFPA 70E terminology that electricians need to understand to establish safe working conditions, highlighting complexities beyond basic procedures...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of Electrical Wholesaling, discusses key insights from his report on the top electrical distributors, highlighting market trends, supply chain issues...
July 27, 2026

EC&M Code Conversations

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Code Conversations
Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 17" by Mark Lamendola.
Aug. 17, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen and Russ discuss the significant expansion of Sec. 110.16 in the 2026 NEC.
Aug. 3, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen welcomes Paul Abernathy to the EC&M team and previews content to come.
July 22, 2026
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Code Conversations
Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 16" by Mark Lamendola.
July 20, 2026

Moving Violations

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This blue extension cord is an NEC violation that needs to be addressed.
July 16, 2026
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This installation doesn’t have the clips required by Sec. 358.30.
July 2, 2026
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Russ discovers an old temporary light above a suspended ceiling.
June 18, 2026
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Russ explains a few different violations with this installation.
June 3, 2026

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Article 706 – Energy Storage Systems
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Randy covers 2026 NEC requirements for Art. 706 Energy Storage Systems
July 31, 2026
2026 NEC Changes to Article 250 Grounding and Bonding
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Randy examines changes to grounding and bonding requirements
July 1, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026

National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Aug. 27, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2026 National Electrical Code
Aug. 24, 2026
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Aug. 20, 2026
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TIA 1924 has a comment closing date of September 9, 2026.
Aug. 19, 2026

Design

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The new rapid charging infrastructure at PDX's Quick Turnaround Facility allows up to 20 vehicles to charge simultaneously.
Aug. 31, 2026
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The utility's V2X program now supports additional EV models and bidirectional chargers.
Aug. 31, 2026
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Coastal Storm Resilience for Residential Electrical Systems
Discover practical strategies for improving residential electrical resilience in coastal environments, from load planning to post-event recovery.
Aug. 28, 2026
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Urban lighting authority Leni Schwendinger and IALD president Andrea Hartranft headline keynotes as ArchLIGHT Summit returns alongside Dallas Design Week and DALI Summit.
Aug. 27, 2026

Construction

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Recent legislation in several states accelerates flow of payments to contractors.
Aug. 31, 2026
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This year's Top 50 electrical contractors share details on their most notable projects from 2025.
Aug. 31, 2026
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The Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electricians: 2025
Explore the 2025 rankings of U.S. cities where electricians earn the highest wages, featuring cities from California, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, and Hawaii.
Aug. 31, 2026
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Ranking this year's top players in electrical contracting
Aug. 24, 2026

Training

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Aug. 24, 2026
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Aug. 24, 2026
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Aug. 21, 2026
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Aug. 21, 2026

Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Exploring AI's role in improving reliability, resiliency, and operational decision-making across increasingly complex power systems.
Aug. 21, 2026
Calling All Electrical Contractors and Electrical Design Firms Founded in 1901 or Earlier
Has your electrical contracting or design engineering firm been serving the electrical field since 1901 or earlier? Tell us about your history so your organization can be featured...
Aug. 14, 2026
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The Wire Waffle, EC&M’s 2026 Product of the Year Platinum Award winner, increases the number of wires that can fit in a connector for a Code-compliant installation.
Aug. 14, 2026
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ABB's ProS starters provide smart, field-ready control solutions.
Aug. 14, 2026

Safety

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The Arizona AG's office alleges that a mobile home park in Tuscon ignored critical wiring tests, risking electrical failures and safety hazards for its residents.
Aug. 21, 2026
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OSHA Investigates Fatal Electrician Accident at University of Missouri Stadium
OSHA investigates the death of 44-year-old Corey Sooter.
Aug. 21, 2026
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Check out Trevor Ottmann's most popular videos across our social media platforms from last month.
Aug. 13, 2026
National Electrical Code Considerations for Existing vs
NEC Consultant Paul Abernathy discusses the importance of clear language regarding 'grandfathered' installations.
Aug. 13, 2026

Lighting & Control

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The new online marketplace is designed to streamline sourcing and purchasing of commercial and industrial LED lighting for electrical contractors, featuring trusted brands and...
Aug. 31, 2026
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The DLC’s enhancements to the SSL QPL now enable contractors to easily identify rebate-eligible products with precise control features.
Aug. 12, 2026
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Learn how thoughtful selection of bathroom lighting and exhaust controls can elevate a renovation project.
Aug. 12, 2026
Axiom Design Troughs
The new ceiling trough system provides a clean, flexible way to integrate lighting, HVAC, MEP and architectural elements into a coordinated ceiling design.
Aug. 10, 2026