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Power Play

April 16, 2024
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Fig. 1. An electrically powered passenger vehicle needs a dedicated charging circuit. Article 625 provides the requirements for installing the conductors and equipment for electric vehicle charging, power export, or bidirectional current flow.

NEC Requirements for EV Equipment

Nov. 9, 2023
The electrical conductors and equipment for connecting an electric vehicle to premises wiring must meet specific guidelines.

New Product Showcase: Lighting & Controls — April 2024

April 15, 2024
Check out the latest product innovations in the lighting and controls category.
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First NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Maine

April 11, 2024
Maine adds eight new charging stations as part of the Recharge Maine initiative.
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FMI Releases 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Overview: Second Quarter

April 11, 2024
FMI offers insights into specific segments and overall outlook for 2024 and beyond in this second quarter update.
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The Wonderful, Widening World of LEDs

April 10, 2024
The impact of LEDs has proven to be significant and the "LED revolution" shows no signs of slowing.
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New Report Says Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet at $1 Trillion

April 2, 2024
See key findings from new report by Clean Freight Coalition.
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The Promise of DC Power Distribution

April 1, 2024
What electrical professionals need to know about this emerging trend on the path to decarbonization and net-zero energy.
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5 Top Trends in Landscape Lighting for 2024

March 29, 2024
Cooper Lighting breaks down 5 trend for landscape lighting in 2024.
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EVCS Secures $100 Million in Public Funding to Add DC Fast Chargers on the West Coast

March 21, 2024
EVCS will expand its EV charging network to more than 1,200 DC Fast chargers across California, Oregon, and Washington