Electrical Contractor

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine focuses on the electrical construction industry, covering a wide range of topics such as inside and line work, lighting, maintenance, control systems, voice/data solutions, security, fire and life safety, fiber optics, as well as home and building automation systems. Although it is affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association, the magazine caters to the entire electrical construction sector. With over 85,000 readers, its audience includes business owners, partners, company presidents, engineers, estimators, purchasing agents, project managers, supervisors, foremen, electricians, and more. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine is recognized as the official publication of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Meanwhile, ECmag.com is rapidly becoming the most popular online destination for electrical contractors, providing an extensive range of digital resources that are easy to search. The site features archives dating back to 2000 and offers a wealth of content, including videos, webinars, white papers, and much more.

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The Five W’s and an H: Where to begin, part 4

1 week ago | ecmag.com | Richard Bingham

Back in my elementary school days, we were taught about writing an article for a newspaper using the five W’s paradigm—what, who, when, where and why (and how). A successful PQ investigation starts with what we are trying to determine and ends with how we do it. The last two articles have dealt with most of the W’s. Now it’s time for the H to take center stage with a look at several typical scenarios.
Automation at Home: Electrical contractors are integral to this growing market

1 week ago | ecmag.com | Craig DiLouie

Home automation encompasses technology, devices and systems used to control household features, including lighting, temperature, window shading, entertainment, security, appliances, circuit breakers and electric vehicle charging. According to Research and Markets, the U.S. smart home market is projected to increase from $32 billion in 2023 to $87 billion by 2032.
Homeowners Want to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint But Don’t Know How

1 week ago | ecmag.com | Rick Laezman

The world recognizes the need to cut energy consumption and the emissions it produces. Homeowners are no exception. However, they aren’t getting it done. Electrical equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric, Boston, Mass., recently released the results of a global study it conducted on the subject. The results show homeowners value reducing emissions by cutting their energy consumption, but at the same time, they are not using all the tools at their disposal to make that happen.
Dallas Love Field Turns Jet Blasts into Renewable Power

2 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Jim Romeo

An innovative new technology is transforming how airports think about renewable energy—by harnessing the power of jet exhaust. At Dallas Love Field, five newly installed JetWind turbine pods are capturing wind generated by departing aircraft and converting it into electricity to help power airport terminals. Jet exhaust contains a high-velocity stream of hot, pressurized air expelled from aircraft engines during takeoff and taxiing.
Home Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits Boost Jobs

2 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely

Designed to encourage Americans to invest in energy-efficient doors, windows, water heaters, HVAC systems and insulation, the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (also known as the 25C tax credit) has the added benefit of supporting domestic jobs, according to a March 2025 report from Rewiring America.
President Donald Trump Announces Increased Tariffs

2 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Holly Sauer

On April 2, President Donald Trump used the power he has under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to announce a 10% tariff on most countries. These tariffs will take effect on April 5 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. They will remain in place until the administration “determines that the threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is satisfied, resolved, or mitigated,” according to the White House.
New England States Ready for Low-Cost Connection to Offshore Wind

2 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

While offshore wind faces uncertainty in the current political climate, existing infrastructure and clean power demand continue to buoy its potential growth. The “2050 Transmission Study: Offshore Wind Analysis” report from the Independent System Operator (ISO) New England Inc. released on March 21 showed some positive findings for offshore wind.
Montana Local Partners With Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to Offer Line Work Training

3 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Randolph Sturdivant

"A win-win opportunity for Mission Valley Power to evaluate them for employment and for the worker to learn and explore the industry,” is how Local 768 business manager George Bland describes what is shaping up to be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana’s Flathead Reservation.
State Investment in Energy Efficiency Breaks New Ground

1 month ago | ecmag.com | Rick Laezman

Energy efficiency has become one of the pillars of the effort to combat climate change. While it promises great savings in the long run, the technology requires significant upfront investment to launch. According to the 2025 Energy Efficiency Scorecard, announced on March 18, 2025, from the American Council on an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), many states are investing heavily in energy efficiency. In fact, their investments have reached a record high.
Memphis Utility Plans Solar Generation and Utility-Scale Battery Storage to Increase Grid Stability

1 month ago | ecmag.com | Marlena Chertock

Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW), which serves over 440,000 customers, aims to build a solar generation plant and utility-scale battery storage to add stability to the city’s power grid, according to an article in The Commercial Appeal. MLGW, the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility, announced its intent to issue a request for proposal for 100 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation and 80 MW of battery storage in a press release on its website.