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Grid Rebuild Drives Super-cycle Job Growth
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The United States is commencing its largest power infrastructure construction and grid modernization in years, with all-time-high investment. In 2024, electric utilities invested a record ...
Codes & Standards
Wisconsin Updates National Electrical Code to 2023 Edition
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On Sept. 1, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced it adopted the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC). The state had previously been using the 2017 edition with amendments.
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