Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Outdoor landscape lighting is not just about illuminating the exterior of homes and businesses; it's a burgeoning market with a glowing future.

Demand Load Management (DLM) is a key concept in the current discourse on sustainability and environmental responsibility. It refers to the systematic approach of optimizing energy consumption, lowering expenses, reducing environmental footprint, and improving overall performance.

Winter will some day be over (it snowed here today… in Arkansas!) And undoubtedly some of us will be slathering on the SPF-whatever to protect us from the sun’s rays. Did you know that Old Sol is about 5,000 degrees on the surface?

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.

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.