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Ellen sits down with industry experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the electrical industry.
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March 16, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC revisions to the location of service equipment for docks and marinas.
Feb. 2, 2026

Moving Violations

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March 19, 2026
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026
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

National Electrical Code

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How outcome-based energy and emissions mandates are reshaping retrofit strategies, lighting controls, and long-term compliance planning for electrical contractors
March 20, 2026

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March 16, 2026
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March 16, 2026
Inside the Eight Truths of Transformer Reliability
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March 13, 2026

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EC&M editors report from the trade show floor at the Nashville event and conduct short video interviews with subject matter experts.
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Comparing Grounding Test Methods in the Field
Hood Patterson & Dewar’s Lee Howard and Jacob Rioux break down the pros, cons, and real-world challenges of grounding system testing
March 16, 2026
Evaluating EV Charging Infrastructure Safety Risks
Speaking at PowerTest26, Bibek Karki shares technical insight on potential electrical hazards lurking in EVSE charging infrastructure
March 13, 2026

Lighting & Control

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March 18, 2026
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March 17, 2026
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