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Distribution Equipment Leads EPI Declines for February

March 20, 2020
Some mild declines in pricing over the past month.

While most of the declines in EM’s Electrical Price Index (EPI) for February were fairly small, the Switchgear (-1.3%); Panelboards & Switches (-1.3%); Fasteners (-1.3%); and Air Conditioners (-2.1%) showed a change of more than 1% for the month. Power Wire & Cable (+1%) was the only category showing an increase in February. Lamps (+7.8%) and Residential Lighting (+7.1%) had the largest year-over-year overall increases.