Electrical Zone - Jan 8th, 2024
 
 
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Electrical Zone

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The California Solar and Storage Association is out with new survey results pointing to job losses, business closures and mounting uncertainty among member companies following changes to the state’s net metering program that has helped support the market.
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In this gallery, we're highlighting some of the most popular, interesting training articles that we published in 2023. These articles are from some of EC&M regular contributors, including Harold De Loach and Randy Barnett, and they feature useful how-to guides to ensure effective, safe, and efficient electrical work at any level of your career — from...
Fill in the blank. An in-sink waste disposer can be cord-and-plug-connected, but receptacles shall be _____ to protect against physical damage to the flexible cord.
In Episode 34 of EC&M Tech Talk, Electrical Trainer Randy Barnett covers three main points when it comes to earth resistance, also known as ground resistance.
Sharing real-world tips, tricks and best practices from the field
Total construction starts fell 15% in November, dropping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $927 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 29% during the month, residential starts lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts dropped 2%.
From the EC&M e-books library: How to ensure your next estimate is as accurate and successful as possible
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau on Jan. 2. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.143 trillion.
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In Episode 36, Ellen Parson and Jim Lucy discuss industry trends for 2024 across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, renewables, institutional, and more. Additionally, Jim shares insights into some of the hottest local markets for electrical professionals.
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