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Get to know the National Solutions Division at CES: Your coast-to-coast electrical supply partner

Reading Time: 5 minutesProjects that span states, countries, or even seas come with a high level of complexity. Coordinating materials, managing timelines, and keeping…

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5 tools that help save time and money on jobsites

Reading Time: 5 minutesQuality work starts with quality tools. For electricians, even small issues on the job can come back later as callbacks.  …

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5 essential electrical product categories for pool season

Reading Time: 5 minutesPool season is officially here. Whether a new pool is being installed or an existing one requires maintenance, pool electrical products…

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Leading the (EV) charge at Athens-Clarke County Library 

Reading Time: 4 minutesAt the Athens-Clarke County Library in Northeastern Georgia, local residents can not only enjoy some quiet time with their favorite books — they…

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The electrical workforce shortage and the effort to help develop the next generation

Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery jobsite, building, and facility depends on skilled trades, but the workforce behind it has become harder to find. According to…

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Electrical safety: Five keys to going home safe every day

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn recent years, over 5,000 non-fatal electrical injuries have resulted in days away from work in the U.S. The statistics don’t…

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Honoring First Nations art through lighting at YVR Airport

Reading Time: 4 minutesAt Vancouver International Airport (YVR), lighting does more than illuminate a space. In the Graham Clarke Atrium, it shapes how travelers…

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Real results from the field: CES-One Line Service at work

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you’re on a tight deadline, waiting weeks or months for panelboards and switchboards can stall an entire project. CES One-Line…

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Electrical maintenance checklist for commercial facilities before spring storm season

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring storm season can put commercial electrical systems under serious stress. Lightning, grid disturbances, and power fluctuations can impact everything from distribution panels to sensitive building equipment. According to the National Weather Service, the United States sees about 25 million lightning strikes each year, making surge events a real concern for facilities across…

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Common causes of circuit breaker trips — and how to troubleshoot them

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’re an electrician or contractor, chances are you’ve been on a job where a breaker keeps tripping, and just resetting…

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Smart electrical systems every electrician should understand

Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing an electrician is more than installing wire or drilling nuts, screws, and bolts. Although an essential part of day-to-day work,…

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Differences between key electrical components

Reading Time: 2 minutesSafety and compliance are always top of mind for any professional working in the trades, especially for electricians, who are more…

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Spring clean your toolkit: Tool maintenance guide for safer jobsites

Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter winter, some of the tools you depend on may be a little worse for wear. As we enter a new…

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Top 10 tools new electricians should consider adding to their tool kit

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhen new electricians receive a starter tool kit from a trade school or a scholarship, they often receive the basic essentials…

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Winter essentials to support jobsite safety

Reading Time: 3 minutesA hard day’s work on the jobsite doesn’t stop with the seasons, but winter weather can bring different challenges than those…

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Five electrical product categories shaping jobsites in 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat electrical contractors are seeing more of — and how to prepare As electrification, energy management, and connected systems continue to…

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The 2026 NEC: 39 revisions, updates, and new codes to look out for 

Reading Time: 14 minutesA lot can happen in three years, and that’s especially true for the National Electrical Code (NEC). With job growth, innovation, and demand for…

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2026 is the year to join the trade industry

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s no doubt about it: the trade industry is poised for remarkable growth in 2026. The U.S. Electrical Services market alone…

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Happy National LED Light Day!

Reading Time: 4 minutesOctober 7 is National LED Light Day. It became formally recognized as an industry holiday in 2016 to celebrate the invention…

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Product spotlight: Generac Next Generation Air-Cooled Home Standby Generators

Reading Time: 4 minutesPower like you’ve never seen it. Generac’s Next Generation (Next Gen) of Air-Cooled Home Standby Generators is now at City Electric…

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Why pros choose CES Wire Services

Reading Time: 4 minutesWire is an essential product for any construction project. Without wiring, electrical systems could not be installed and utilized in commercial,…

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Product spotlight: Lutron Diva Dimmer with Night Mode & XactSense Humidity Sensor Switch 

Reading Time: 4 minutesLevel up your next project or renovation  Take your work from good to great with two new game-changing products from Lutron®. Now available at…

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Estimate, quote, bid, and win jobs with PataBid Quantify

Reading Time: 2 minutesPataBid continues to be an industry leader with Quantify, the electrical estimating software made with contractors in mind. With a full…

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10 tools every electrician needs (2026 edition)

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy every electrician needs the right tools A well-stocked electrician tool kit allows you to accomplish a wide variety of tasks…

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