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With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushing for reporting requirements including financial impact and climate-related impact metrics, organizations in the industrial sector will need to demonstrate, report, and showcase their eco-friendly initiatives. This is where automation software becomes an important tool for industrial organizations...
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Vive wireless installs up to 70% faster than wired options, allowing you to get on and off jobs more quickly. Available and in stock at most electrical distributors, Vive is simple and scalable for code-compliant control on commercial jobs.

In a recent press release, the DesignLights Consortium launched a new working group to collaborate and advise on horticultural lighting controls. Lighting and controls manufacturers, engineering and design consultants, non-profits, researchers, and indoor cultivators are among stakeholders recently appointed to "help the DLC accelerate the horticultural...
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The industry-first OPTI-SELECT Area Light gives you 3 CCTs, 3 lumen outputs, plus 3 switch-selectable optical distributions (Type III, IV, and V). That’s 27 SKUs in a single product—ensuring a perfect match for just about any outdoor lighting need.

As you progress in your electrical career as an electrical apprentice, it’s vital to grasp the guidelines for one of the most critical phases of a construction project — the building stage. As a job-site electrician, one day you may be responsible for ensuring that all construction teams on a project have the necessary power distribution and lighting...
Fluorescent tubes have long been a staple in the US, illuminating warehouses, offices, and public buildings across the nation for decades. However, recent legislative actions in several states signal a significant shift in lighting landscape. According to BriteSwitch, a firm specializing in capturing local, utility, state, and federal rebates/incentives...
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Year after year, one of EC&M’s most popular photo galleries is our annual “Best of the Worst” Code violations, showcasing the most “interesting” installations found by NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc and reported in his popular “What’s Wrong Here?” column. Here’s a look at some specific lighting applications gone wrong. Inspect the photo, read the hint...
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Facilities Expo combines electrical solutions, MRO, and green building expertise under one roof. Explore the free expo floor, attend industry talks, and network with professionals. 

Entries demonstrated progress toward achieving sustainability objectives while improving installation and user experience.
The five highest-paying states for electricians in 2023 have been revealed thanks to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its updated Occupational Employment and Wages Study from May 2023. This year, the same five states from last year's ranking made the list, however the positions of the top three have shifted. Click through...
Speakers at London conference implore vendors and the value chain to push beyond “offsetting” toward no emissions at all.
Once again, Arkansas maintains its spot as the No. 1 lowest-paying state for electrical engineers, a position it has held since 2021, based on based on findings released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in its “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023 Study.” Each of the other four slots for lowest-paying states are Florida (No. 2), ...