Although the initial cost of solar panels can be intimidating, there are several steps you can take to help reduce the overall cost as well as increase the amount of money your solar panels save you...
Power outlets and surge protectors are essential these days. You need them simply because your home has a lot of tech devices that require power. And in certain areas — for example, in your office, TV...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...