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Single-family building permit authorizations in July were at a rate of 894,000, +2.5% above the revised June figure of 872,000.
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Current Issue

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Check out Electrical Marketing's latest electrical sales estimates at the local, state and national level. The latest Electrical Price Index (EPI) is in this issue, too.
July 23, 2026
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Get the latest electrical contractor estimated sales potential in this issue.
July 9, 2026
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The latest Electrical Price Index, electrical stock performance and construction data.
June 25, 2026

Electrical Price Index

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The EPI's month-to-month pricing data didn't come in with any major surprises, but the YOY increases in prices for wire and cable and some other products continue to shock the...
July 24, 2026
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The Producer Price Index for construction inputs rose 8.4% YOY, with significant jumps in wire, cable and metals.
July 9, 2026
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Wire and cable price increases led all product categories.
June 25, 2026

Product Sales Potential

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Download Electrical Marketing's latest product sales potential at the state level.
March 14, 2025
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The audio-only version of Episode 114 of the Today's Electrical Economy podcast series explores our latest sales potential estimates for 17 key electrical product categories. ...
Feb. 27, 2025
New Data for Electrical Product Sales Estimates
Episode 114 of the Today's Electrical Economy podcast series explores our latest sales potential estimates for 17 key electrical product categories. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass...
Feb. 27, 2025

Market Sales Estimates

Top Counties for Estimated Electrical Contractors Sales Potential
Episode #150 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast takes a look at the counties with the most electrical contractor sales potential. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.
Aug. 20, 2026
2Q 2026 Sales Forecasts & Electrical Pricing Trends
Get insights on revenue and price forecasts from the EW/VRP 2Q 2026 survey and Electrical Marketing’s Electrical Price Index. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.
July 24, 2026
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Although Electrical Marketing's 2Q 2026 sales estimates at the national level are about level with this time last year, some states and local metros are off to a terrific start...
July 23, 2026

Industry News

Lonestar Electric Supply
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Lonestar now has more than 30 branches in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Aug. 6, 2026
More Mega-Projects Hit the Construction Market
Episode #149 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast takes a look at the latest trophy jobs valued at $1 billion or more to hit the construction pipeline, and the out-sized ...
Aug. 6, 2026
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NEMA execs are bullish about future business conditions in the electrical market, according to the latest EBCI.
Aug. 6, 2026

People in the News

Arlington Industries
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Executive news at Arlington, Wheatland Tube, Border States and InstaLILY.
Aug. 6, 2026
Agilix
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Agilix Solutions (St. Louis, MO) Frank Lane (photo above) was promoted to VP of East Region. He has been with Agilix for 13 years and brings more than 31 years of industry experience...
July 24, 2026
Border States
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Rudolf has been with the company since 2003 and has served in a series of progressive leadership roles, most recently as Information security director.
July 24, 2026