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NEC 2026: Major Code Changes Every Electrician Must Know
Comprehensive guide to the most significant changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code, including new EV charging requirements, GFCI updates, reorganized articles, and enhanced safety provisions.
AI Data Centers: The Power Crisis Reshaping Electrical Infrastructure
How artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented electricity demand growth at data centers, challenging grid infrastructure, and creating new opportunities for electrical professionals in 2025-2026.
Solar and Battery Storage: Market Trends Shaping 2025-2026
Analysis of the booming solar PV and battery storage market, including record installation rates, plummeting costs, policy challenges, and what electrical contractors need to know.
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EV Charging Under NEC 2026: New Requirements and Best Practices
Complete guide to NEC 2026 electric vehicle charging requirements including qualified installer mandates, emergency shutoffs, marking requirements, and GFCI changes affecting EVSE installations.
Electrical Industry Outlook 2026: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Comprehensive analysis of the electrical contracting industry heading into 2026, including workforce challenges, technology adoption, material costs, and growth sectors for electrical professionals.
NEC 2023: What Changed for Voltage Drop Calculations
A comprehensive review of the National Electrical Code 2023 updates affecting voltage drop requirements, including new informational notes and clarifications for branch circuits and feeders.
Complete Guide to EV Charging Infrastructure Design
From Level 1 to DC fast charging, learn how to properly size conductors for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installations while meeting voltage drop requirements.
When and How to Use Parallel Conductors
Understanding the NEC requirements for parallel conductors, including minimum sizes, arrangement rules, and calculating voltage drop for parallel sets.
Optimizing DC Wire Sizing for Solar Installations
Balance capital costs and energy losses with proper DC conductor sizing for photovoltaic systems. Economic analysis methods and practical guidelines.
5 Common Voltage Drop Myths Debunked
Separating fact from fiction: addressing common misconceptions about voltage drop calculations, NEC requirements, and conductor sizing.
Power Distribution Design for Modern Data Centers
Critical considerations for data center electrical infrastructure including voltage drop tolerance, redundancy, and efficiency optimization.
Aluminum vs Copper in 2024: Making the Right Choice
Updated cost analysis and performance comparison of copper and aluminum conductors. When each material makes sense for your project.
Managing Voltage Drop During Motor Starting
How motor inrush current affects voltage drop and strategies for mitigating startup voltage sag including soft starters and VFDs.
Comparing Voltage Drop Calculation Methods
Review of different voltage drop calculation approaches: simplified formulas, impedance methods, and software tools. When to use each.
Temperature Derating and Its Effect on Voltage Drop
Understanding how ambient temperature affects conductor resistance and ampacity. Calculating voltage drop at elevated temperatures.
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