| | | | | | Every three years, the EC&M audience anxiously awaits the release of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). With this cycle’s round of changes, the 2026 NEC brings a wide range of updates, reorganizations, and new requirements that affect nearly every facet of the electrical industry. |
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| | | | This article explores the critical aspects of designing and installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in facilities, emphasizing client needs, available technologies, and compliance with relevant codes and standards, illustrated through a practical case study. |
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| | | | As EV sales surge globally, electrical contractors are capitalizing on the expanding market by installing EV chargers, integrating renewable energy, and offering comprehensive electrification solutions, creating new revenue streams and strengthening customer relationships. |
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| | Using the 2023 NEC, test your Code knowledge to determine what’s wrong with these electrical installations in this five-question quiz. After submitting your answers, you can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win. |
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| | | WalletHub has released their annual ranking of the 100 largest cities in the United States on how well they promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Its experts determined these rankings based on 28 key “green” indicators, such as greenhouse gas emissions per capita, percentage of green space, percentage of commuters who drive vehicles, bike ... |
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| | | WalletHub's recent report ranks 100 cities based on 28 green indicators, revealing the least environmentally friendly cities, predominantly from Arizona and southern states, and offering insights into their environmental shortcomings. |
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| | | Electrical contractors face certain issues when installing EV chargers in parking lots, but there are many options to help navigate them. |
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| | | The rapid growth of EV adoption hinges on reliable charging infrastructure. Addressing issues like charging anxiety, maintenance practices, and standardization is crucial to build consumer trust and support widespread electric mobility. |
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| | | Despite slowdown headlines, U.S. EV sales hit records in 2024. In 2025, demand is surging despite incentive cuts, driven by private investment and partnerships. |
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| | | Deliveries rose 6% from a year earlier and leaders have raised their 2025 forecasts for EBIT and free cash flow. But the auto giant also is making “a quick adjustment to the reality around us” by, among other things, ending production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van. |
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