Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023
The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects
2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises
Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling
AFCIs provide affordable fire protection by instantly de-energizing arc faults that standard circuit breakers cannot
Homebuyers Split on Preferring Gas or Electric
When provided the choice between gas or electricity for air heating and cooling systems, cooking,…
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Products
Installing In-Drawer Outlets Is Now Easier Than Ever
Docking Drawer—known for creating safe, leading-edge in drawer outlet solutions–has a new 15-amp in-drawer outlet
Electrical
Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging
There are several home features growing in popularity that are likely to become the norm in 10 to 20 years, such as electric vehicles. Homes are…
Energy Efficiency
Selling All-Electric Homes
Buyers love living in these homes, but to get them there you need to address a few common objections
Energy Efficiency
Should You Consider Hybrid Heating?
As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits
Energy Efficiency
Are All-Electric Homes the Future?
This Denver builder believes that, even in a gas market, the advantages of all-electric homes will grow their market share
Electrical
Will GFCI Revisions for Manufacturers Confuse Trades?
The back and forth on changes for ground-fault circuit interrupters and revisions to UL 943 has the potential to affect not just the reputations of home builders, electricians, and manufacturers, but the safety of homeowners and consumers as well
Education + Training
VIDEO: New Workplace Safety Program
In response to the excessive cost and danger of workplace electrical hazards, nonprofit educational and training group Electrical Safety…
Energy Efficiency
Tesla Executives Test New Solar Roof Tiles
Talk about quality control. Curbed reports that Tesla’s first two solar roofs have been installed on houses owned by…
Solar
Solar Prices Expected to Continue to Fall
Solar prices have sharply declined for several years now, as PV module pricing dropped significantly. A new report projects that solar prices will…
