In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, electrical instructor, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert discusses the ampacity level of conductors ...

Did you know that conduits on the rooftops of commercial buildings can run more than 70°F hotter than surrounding temperatures? For example, depending on the height of the conduit above the surface of ...

With natural disasters becoming more frequent, utilities are encouraged to implement proactive measures such as ...

The 2026 National Electrical Code introduces important updates to conductor sizing, load calculations, and safety measures that electrical pros must understand. From adding 16 AWG copper allowances ...

My first job in the trades was as an electrician’s apprentice doing tasks, such as pulling wire, building light fixtures, and moving scaffolding in grocery store renovations. I moved into HVACR and ...

In what is either an all-timer of a coincidence or President Trump directing the U.S. government to harm his perceived enemies (again), the Department of Energy is pulling $7.6 billion in grants ...