Commercial Electrical Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial electrical trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Sonepar Acquires EOSYS: What Industrial Automation Means for Facility Managers
Sonepar’s acquisition of EOSYS expands its industrial automation, engineering, and digital transformation capabilities. Facility managers and commercial real estate professionals should assess how integrated automation services may affect future electrical upgrades, controls, and modernization projects.
My Electrical TechNov 6, 2026Medium Voltage Switchgear: A Commercial Facility Manager’s Guide to Selection, Maintenance, and Replacement
Medium voltage switchgear is central to reliable power distribution in large commercial, healthcare, warehouse, and industrial facilities. This guide helps facility managers evaluate ratings, maintenance, safety, retrofit, replacement, and lifecycle costs.
My Electrical TechNov 3, 2026Sonepar’s $560 Million AI Investment: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Sonepar plans to invest $560 million to accelerate artificial intelligence across its global electrical distribution operations. For facility managers and commercial property professionals, the initiative could influence product availability, quotation speed, supply-chain resilience, and sustainability reporting.
My Electrical TechOct 30, 2026Commercial EV Charging Station Planning, Installation, and Maintenance Guide
A commercial EV charging station affects more than parking: it can change service capacity, switchgear loading, utility costs, site operations, and tenant expectations. This guide helps facility and property managers evaluate EVSE, plan electrical upgrades, control demand, and choose the right installation strategy.
My Electrical TechOct 27, 2026
Tips & GuidesLED Retrofit Guide for Commercial Buildings: Planning, Electrical Safety, and ROI
A commercial LED retrofit can reduce lighting energy use, maintenance calls, and operating costs—but only when the existing electrical system, controls, emergency lighting, and building requirements are evaluated together. This practical guide helps facility managers compare retrofit kits, TLEDs, new fixtures, and full electrical upgrades.
My Electrical TechOct 20, 2026
Industry NewsKalmar Ottawa T2 Recall: Commercial Facility Safety Actions for Terminal Tractors
Kalmar has issued a safety recall for certain Ottawa T2 terminal tractor configurations after identifying a cabin power distribution board risk involving degraded insulation resistance and potential short circuits. Facility and property managers should verify affected units, coordinate the remote ground stud and fuse installation, and document return-to-service controls.
My Electrical TechOct 9, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial Generator Guide: Selection, Maintenance, Compliance, and ROI
A commercial generator is only as reliable as its entire emergency power system. This guide helps facility managers evaluate capacity, switchgear, transfer equipment, maintenance, testing, compliance, and the financial case for repair versus replacement.
My Electrical TechSep 29, 2026
Industry NewsDiall 16A Blue Site Connector Recall: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Kingfisher International Products Limited has recalled Diall 16A blue site connectors and blue site sockets in the United Kingdom because reversed live and neutral markings can lead to incorrect wiring, electric shock, overheating, and fire. Facility and property managers should identify affected products, isolate them safely, and coordinate replacement or refund through B&Q.
My Electrical TechSep 25, 2026
RegulationsBlue Site Connector Recall: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Regulators in Jersey have issued a recall for Diall Blue Site Connectors and Blue Site Surface Sockets sold by B&Q, citing safety concerns for commercial jobsite and temporary power use. Facility and property managers should treat this as a broader wake-up call on portable power safety, inventory control, and compliance with electrical standards.
My Electrical TechSep 18, 2026
Tips & GuidesElectrical Maintenance Services for Commercial Buildings: A Practical Guide
Electrical maintenance services are no longer optional for commercial properties—they are part of a formal reliability and safety program. For facility managers and property professionals, the goal is to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and keep systems aligned with current maintenance expectations.
My Electrical TechSep 15, 2026
RegulationsROMADA EV Charger Safety Alert: What Facility Managers Need to Know
UK regulators have issued a product safety alert for the ROMADA New Energy EV charger and cable due to serious electric shock risk from poor internal connections. For facility and property managers planning or operating commercial EV charging, this highlights the importance of certified equipment, procurement controls, and rigorous commissioning.
My Electrical TechSep 11, 2026
Company UpdatesLark Electric and American Gridwork Partners: Strategic Commercial Electrical Growth
Lark Electric, one of Kentucky’s longest-standing commercial and industrial electrical contractors, has joined American Gridwork Partners in a strategic growth partnership. The move preserves Lark’s leadership and identity while expanding its ability to serve large commercial, industrial, and utility clients across the region.
My Electrical TechSep 4, 2026