| | | | | | The holiday season is here! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to unwrap this year. |
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| | | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Back by popular demand, EC&M presents the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2025. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on what's behind every Code violation. |
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| | | | Google and Siemens are investing heavily in electrical training programs to combat a looming shortage of skilled electrical workers, aiming to train hundreds of thousands in the coming years using innovative technologies like AI and virtual reality. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Luminaires located where subject to bathroom shower spray shall be marked suitable for _____ locations. |
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| | Sponsored | Join EC&M’s Code Change Conference this January in Boston. Two days of expert-led training to keep electricians, contractors, inspectors, and engineers up to speed on major NEC updates. |
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| | | NETA has announced the PowerTest26 Conference, convening in Nashville, Tenn., on March 2 – 6, 2026. PowerTest26 will feature its traditional in-depth training sessions but also offer fresh experiences and expanded learning opportunities. |
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| | | Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers. This time, we cover why grounding is fundamental when it comes to maintaining power quality in electrical systems. |
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| | | Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC). |
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| | | Both OSHA and the National Electrical Code require that only a “qualified person” perform the work. To be a “qualified person”, the worker must meet four requirements |
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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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| | | Solar energy is a significant factor in today’s electrical energy market. NETA Certified Technicians need to understand how solar panels function and become familiar with best practices for testing and maintenance. |
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