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The Hassle of Approved Product Lists for EV Charger Rebates
EV charger rebates remain very strong heading into 2026, but finding an incentive is only the first step. Qualifying for it can be much harder. One of the biggest challenges is the continued use of Approved Product Lists, or APLs. These lists determine which chargers or networks are eligible for
NAED Invests in New Electrical Career Outreach Effort
National Association of Electrical Distributors launches “Careers with Power” campaign to strengthen workforce pipeline. A strong workforce doesn’t happen by accident — it begins with awareness. Yesterday, the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) announced the launch of Careers with Power, a comprehensive industry branding campaign designed to position electrical
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Dept. of Labor Launches AI-Focused Apprenticeship Website
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the launch of its AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a one-stop resource for organizations looking to build artificial intelligence literacy and develop AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs. Announced during the National Apprenticeship Week event, “Building the AI-Ready Workforce through Registered Apprenticeship,” the website provides practical tools
Lighting Controls Academy Publishes Video Course on Lighting Controls and the 2024 IECC
The Lighting Controls Academy is pleased to offer Lighting Controls and the 2024 IECC, a Lighting Controls Academy course, available as a free video. Commercial building energy codes regulate the design energy efficiency of new buildings and renovations. This Education Express course provides general introductory knowledge about the lighting control
Then Came the Robots by Jim Romeo
The construction industry continues to pursue automation, with robotics emerging as a central pillar of that transformation. While the pace of adoption remains uneven, new data and recent field experience suggest that robots are moving rapidly toward practical tools, though with constraints, that will shape the industry’s trajectory over the next
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Researchers Prepare Robots for an Aging Society
As the U.S. faces a historic demographic shift, Stanford experts are developing robots to help older adults walk safely, get dressed, do chores, and maintain independence at home. In brief: America’s aging population is driving a need for robotic caregiving solutions. Stanford labs are developing assistive technologies from walking companion
The April 2026 Issue of Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M)
Opportunities and Obstacles in the AI Data Center Market | EC&M A New Model for Increasing Data Center Build Speed | EC&M Rethinking Data Center Construction for Electrical Contractors | EC&M Addressing Power Quality Challenges in AI Data Centers | EC&M Environmental Conditions That Impact Industrial Lighting Reliability | EC&M
The AI Revolution and its Impact on Facilities Management by Ronnie Wendt
The idea of AI replacing technicians maintaining HVAC systems, plumbing infrastructure or electrical components feels a long way off. That’s because the complexity and variability of building systems make that kind of automation difficult, according to Jonathan Slain, founder and CEO of Autobahn Consultants. Slain says the highest returns for AI
