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From the EC&M e-books library: Best practices for fostering an electrically safe working environment
Dec. 16, 2025
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Download this breakdown of the key revisions and updates every electrical professional needs to know for this Code cycle.
Nov. 18, 2025
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Dec. 22, 2025
EC&M On Air Presents Next-Gen Insights with Luis Llamas
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Dec. 10, 2025
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Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers.
Nov. 24, 2025
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ICYMI, Episode 88 features an audio-only version of a popular past article by Tom Zind on the current and future state of abandoned construction jobs.
Nov. 13, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9" by Mark Lamendola.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Ellen Parson and Chad Kennedy discuss 2026 NEC Code Changes.
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The 2023 Code cycle included revisions to address horticultural lighting hazards.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 8" by Mark Lamendola.
Nov. 17, 2025
The Most Memorable Moving Violations Videos of 2025
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Dec. 22, 2025
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Nov. 20, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
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Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information.
Dec. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Fundamental Electrical Maintenance Tests
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Oct. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Controlling Hazardous Energy
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses the dedicated space requirements of Sec. 110.26(E).
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
Jan. 2, 2026
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Test your 2026 NEC knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon!
Jan. 1, 2026
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Dec. 22, 2025
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Dec. 17, 2025
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Dec. 15, 2025
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