Residential Electrical Contracting
Single-family homes and multifamily residential projects are big businesses for electrical contractors, and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine has you covered with news and monthly articles about electrical contractor residential work, the National Electrical Code sections related to dwelling units, smart homes, new lighting and home innovation technology and more.
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Home Is Where the Office Was: Work on converting offices to residential units depends on project location
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High office vacancy rates wrought by the pandemic and the popularity of remote work have caused concern for many U.S. cities. Meanwhile, the cost of housing exceeds the reach of many Americans.
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Cool It: Back to the basics on HVAC equipment
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Periodically, we must return to the basics on short circuits, ground faults and overload protection for motors and air conditioning equipment, also known as HVAC systems.
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Under Lock and Key: Security for your home’s electrical services
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![Strengthening the Resilience of Electrified Homes Against Extreme Weather]()
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![Electric Power is the New Fuel: Advancements in heat pump technology lead to electrification growth]()
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![Batteries, Generators, or Both? Understanding today's residential backup power options]()
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![Keeping it Cool: Installation of mini-split systems in dwelling units and garages]()
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![The New Look of Cool: New coolant and design for air conditioners in 2025]()
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![Office Conversions Bringing Residents Back to Downtowns]()
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Office Conversions Bringing Residents Back to Downtowns
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![California Energy Commission Updates 2025 Energy Code]()
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California Energy Commission Updates 2025 Energy Code
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![Backup Power Implications for Grid Reliability]()
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Backup Power Implications for Grid Reliability
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![Low-Voltage Decorative Yard Lighting: Casting light on a residential installation snafu]()
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![Don’t Let the Gotchas Getcha: Where receptacle outlets are required in dwellings]()
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![New DOE Tools Help Contractors Identify Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency]()
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![Recessed Luminaires and Blown Insulation: Be careful insulating around lighting in a residential attic]()
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![Interoperability Testing for Residential Fans with Advanced Function Circuit Breakers]()
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![A Backyard Oasis: Underwater pool sound and decorative gas lighting systems]()
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![Berkeley Lab Explores Residential Panel Upgrade Needs]()
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Berkeley Lab Explores Residential Panel Upgrade Needs
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![Special Swimming Pool Requirements: Let Article 680 be your guide]()
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Special Swimming Pool Requirements: Let Article 680 be your guide
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![Record Mortgage Rates Hamstringing New Home Buyers]()
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Record Mortgage Rates Hamstringing New Home Buyers
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![Upward Trend in Adaptive Reuse Projects]()
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Upward Trend in Adaptive Reuse Projects
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Energy Management Dreams: System options and Code requirements
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