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Electrical

Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM) + 2nd Gen Smart Breakers

Reduce your environmental impact | Monitor every circuit in real-time via the My Leviton App | Schedule Smart Breaker activity to reduce ele...

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Electrical

Help prevent electrical fires before they even start

Leviton AFCIs identify dangerous arc-faults, respond by interrupting power, and reduce the likelihood of an electrical system being an...

Lineman servicing electrical transformer despite shortage of electrical components

NAHB

Electrical Component Shortage Is Wreaking Havoc and Demands Action

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | Ongoing supply chain shortage of transformers and other electrical switch gear is becoming a crisis; AD&C credit continues to tighten

Electric heat pump against exterior wall of red residential home

HVAC

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

NAHB

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

Electrical

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

Energy Efficiency

Homebuyers Split on Preferring Gas or Electric

When provided the choice between gas or electricity for air heating and cooling systems, cooking, and water heating, today’s homebuyers are...

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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...

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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

Exterior of a new home powered by 100% electricity

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Energy Efficiency

Should You Consider Hybrid Heating?

As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits

The Z.E.N. Home in Denver is a net zero energy home

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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

Front porch of all-electric home in Denver

Codes + Standards

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 Foundation International (ESFI) recently released updated safety training materials.

Electrical circuits with multicolored wires

Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM) + 2nd Gen Smart Breakers

Help prevent electrical fires before they even start

Electrical Component Shortage Is Wreaking Havoc and Demands Action

Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features