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“Electrifying everything” may require improved electrical service

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So you want to electrify your home. Do you need…

In some rare cases, a home may already have a higher level of electrical service (e.g. 200 ampere) of the panel rating (e.g., 100 Ampere). Then, you can simply update the panel to take advantage of...

The Trade Union Group of Electricians plans to establish a training center in Herald Square – Commercial Observer

The Joint Industry Board of Electrical Industry (JIBEI) plans to establish a new union electrician training center in the Herald Center, at the corner of Broadway and West 34th Street, according to...

Homeowner’s Guide to Smart Electrical Panels

Service panels are the control center for our home electrical systems. Their design hasn’t changed much since resettable circuit breakers replaced fuses in the mid-20th century… until now...

What You Need to Know When Choosing a Smart Electrical Panel – Stacey on the Internet of Things

On a recent episode of the IoT podcast, we received a voicemail from Shane on the podcast hotline. Shane has his electrical panel replaced and is considering a smart panel. He notes that we’ve...

Saldana’s bill creating new paths for licensed electricians signed into law

OLYMPIA — Oklahoma Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed a bill to create additional paths for apprentices to become licensed electricians. SB 5320, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldana (D-Seattle), expands...

Average Cost to Replace an Outdoor Electric Meter Box in 2024 – Forbes Home

In addition to labor, your home’s unique electrical system and local laws can affect the final result. Here are several factors that can push you to the lower or higher end of the price range...

NASA’s Europa Clipper propulsion module

Instrument development technician Carlisa Drew stands next to the Europe Clipper’s propulsion module early in the module’s wiring process, in a clean room at the Johns Hopkins Applied...

House Bill No. 337 – Electricians, Licensing

Bill Description: Bill No. 337 would adopt the 2023 version of the National Electricity Code, with exceptions, create a residential electrician license, increase the current fine, and create state...