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Understanding and Utilizing Environmental Product Declarations
May 12, 2025
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming more widely available for electrical products in the United States. Understanding how EPDs are developed and why they’re important helps stakeholders in the electrical industry utilize them strategically.

Electrification Lowers Costs of Building Decarbonization
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Reducing emissions from buildings has attracted increased attention in the effort to stop climate change. A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) concludes that electrification may be the most cost-effective approach.
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