Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Lighting isn’t just a matter of illumination—it's a central component of home design, energy efficiency, and personal comfort. As electrical contractors and home lighting designers, embracing innovative smart lighting systems can offer your clients intelligent solutions without the need for smart bulbs. This article explores the advantages of these systems and how to effectively market them to consumers.

Bonding and grounding are simple concepts, but, unfortunately, they’re also easily confused with each other. Definitions of one term often get wrapped up in the definitions of the other, and, before long, one can begin thinking the words are interchangeable.

In the constantly changing view of industrial electrical systems, the surge of innovation isn’t just changing the game; it's rewriting the rulebook. From the factory floor to the remote control room, the integration of intelligent automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how industries operate, maintain, and innovate their machine control systems.

In an era where sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront of building design, daylight harvesting presents an innovative solution. This technology harnesses the power of natural light, reducing our reliance on artificial lighting and making our buildings more energy-efficient.

Like many of you, I’ve started a small collection of battery-powered outdoor yard tools that now includes a chain saw, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, grass clippers and lawn mow

If you think you’re seeing the word “electrification” more often these days, you’re right. It might seem confusing that addressing energy use means using more electricity, but that’s exactly what’s happening as more people are turning to plug power – and away from fossil fuels – for driving, cooking, clothes drying and water heating.