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The latest goings on we've gathered from across the electrical industry.
3Q 2024's Billion-Dollar Mega-Projects

3Q 2024's Billion-Dollar Mega-Projects

Nov. 7, 2024
Episode 107 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast series sponsored by Champion Fiberglass will take a look at the billion-dollar hospital, airport and data center projects...
Schneider Electric
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People On the Move - Nov. 8, 2024 Update

Nov. 7, 2024
Executive appointments and promotions at Schneider Electric, Eaton, Springfield Electric, Agilix and Guardian.
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September Construction Spending Unchanged Since August But Up +4.6% YOY

Nov. 7, 2024
Some surprises in the construction categories with the largest YOY spending increases: Air, Plastic/Rubber & Transportation Equipment.
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Wesco International Bolsters Data Center Business with Ascent Acquisition

Nov. 7, 2024
Wesco International, Pittsburgh, plans to acquire Ascent, St. Louis, MO, a 330-employee provider of data center facility management services  in the United States and Canada...
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Utility-Scale Battery-Storage Plants & Other Green Projects Enjoying Lucrative Tax Credits

Nov. 7, 2024
Battery storage is becoming an important part of the renewables market. Here's an update on what's going on.
Jim Lucy
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Sales Slow in 3Q 2024 EW-VRP Survey But 2025 Outlook Remains Strong

Nov. 7, 2024
Look for steady if unspectacular growth in 2025.
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NEMA, NECA & NAW Execs Congratulate President-Elect Trump on Victory

Nov. 7, 2024
Association execs look forward to working with the incoming Trump Administration on grid expansion.
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Electrical Marketing - November 8, 2024

Nov. 7, 2024
Utility-grade battery storage, EW/VRP electrical market forecast and acquisition news in this issue.
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3Q 2024 Business Conditions & Latest Pricing Trends: Audio-Only

Oct. 25, 2024
Episode #106 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast series sponsored by Champion Fiberglass will take a look at the results of the EW/Vertical Research Partners survey on business...
3Q 2024 Electrical Market Business Condtions & Latest Pricing Trends

3Q 2024 Business Conditions & Latest Pricing Trends

Oct. 25, 2024
Episode #106 of the Today’s Electrical Economy podcast series sponsored by Champion Fiberglass will take a look at the results of the EW/Vertical Research Partners survey on business...
Border States Electric
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People On the Move - Oct. 25, 2024 Update

Oct. 25, 2024
Check out the people on the move at Border States, Graybar, Verv, Eaton, Acclaim Lighting and CBM.
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September's Electrical Price Index Reflects Moderate Price Increases

Oct. 24, 2024
Switchgear logs the largest increases in September's Electrical Price Index (EPI).
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EM’s Leading Economic Indicators - Oct. 25, 2025 Update

Oct. 24, 2024
Building permits and business at architectural firms remain soft.
GE Hitachi
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Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Presenting New Nuclear Option to Utility Market

Oct. 24, 2024
SMR advocates say their reactors will be easier to produce and commission than earlier generations of nuclear reactors because they will be built modularly and be standardized...
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An Estimated $39 Billion in New Data Center & Hospital Projects Hits Market in Q3 2024

Oct. 24, 2024
Electrical Marketing’s editors found no less than 17 projects with a total contract value of $1 billion or more that hit the drawing boards or broke ground in 3Q 2024
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Electrical Marketing - Oct. 25, 2024

Oct. 24, 2024
The October 25, 2024 edition of Electrical Marketing in a PDF format is available for members to download at the link below. Just click on the green "Download" button. For membership...
Leading Economic Indicators for the Electrical Market

Leading Economic Indicators for the Electrical Market

Oct. 10, 2024
Episode 105 of Electrical Wholesaling's Today’s Electrical Economy podcast series sponsored by Champion Fiberglass analyzes several key market indicators and looks at a state ...
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September’s Dodge Momentum Index Drops -4% Due to Moderation in Data Center Action

Oct. 10, 2024
The DMI is a monthly measure of the value of nonresidential building projects going into planning, shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year...
Schneider Electric
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People On the Move & Rep Lines

Oct. 10, 2024
Companies in the news this week include Schneider Electric, OmniCable, Affiliated Distributors, Morris Products and United Electrical Sales,
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NECA 2024 Show Highlights Labor-Saving Tools to Combat Worker Shortage

Oct. 10, 2024
One of the greatest things about the NECA Show each year is the opportunity it offers to take the temperature of new product R&D and developing market opportunities in the...
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Contractor Stocks Log Impressive YTD Gains through 3Q 2024 of over +70.3% on Wall Street

Oct. 10, 2024
Check out 3Q 2024's outperformers and underperformers on Wall Street.