Commercial Electrical Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial electrical trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Tips & GuidesCommercial LED Lighting: A Practical Upgrade Guide for Facility Managers
Commercial LED lighting has moved from “nice-to-have” to core infrastructure in modern offices, retail, industrial, and healthcare facilities. This guide walks facility and property managers through audits, design, NEC-aligned implementation, and ROI planning so you can upgrade lighting systems with confidence and measurable returns.
My Electrical TechSep 1, 2026
Industry NewsProduct Recall: Sammic Portable Electric Liquidiser for Commercial Kitchens
UK authorities have issued a recall for Sammic portable electric liquidisers used in commercial kitchens and food-service operations. Facility and property managers should identify affected units, stop use immediately, and contact suppliers for corrective action.
My Electrical TechAug 28, 2026
Tips & GuidesElectrical Panel Replacement Cost: Commercial-Level Guide for Facility Managers
Electrical panel replacement cost in commercial buildings ranges from tens of thousands for basic gear to hundreds of thousands for complex switchgear. This guide breaks down cost drivers, NEC compliance, planning checklists, and ROI so facility and property managers can budget, scope, and justify upgrades with confidence.
My Electrical TechAug 25, 2026
Company UpdatesPrysmian’s Atkore Acquisition: What Commercial Property Managers Need to Know
Prysmian’s proposed US$3.8-billion acquisition of Atkore is a supply-chain story with real implications for commercial facilities. For property managers and CRE teams, the key issues are vendor concentration, product availability, and how this may affect bids, lead times, and specification decisions.
My Electrical TechAug 14, 2026
Tips & GuidesCommercial Lighting Tips for Facility Managers: Design, Upgrade, and Maintain Smarter Systems
Commercial lighting affects energy costs, safety, tenant comfort, and maintenance workload across offices, retail, healthcare, warehouses, and other commercial buildings. This guide shows facility managers and property teams how to audit, upgrade, control, and maintain lighting systems with a practical ROI lens.
My Electrical TechAug 11, 2026
Industry NewsWalmart Nuclear PPA: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Walmart’s first nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation highlights a growing strategy among large commercial energy users: securing firm, long-term clean power while supporting decarbonization goals. For facility managers and CRE teams, the deal is a reminder to review procurement, resilience, and compliance implications across high-load properties.
My Electrical TechAug 7, 2026
Tips & GuidesElectrical Maintenance Tips for Commercial Buildings: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to electrical maintenance for commercial buildings, written for facility managers, property managers, and CRE teams. Learn what to inspect, when to act, and how to decide between repair, preventive maintenance, and replacement.
My Electrical TechAug 4, 2026
RegulationsNFPA 79 Electrical Standard Changes Explained for Facility Managers
Recent changes to NFPA 79, the industrial machinery electrical standard, affect protection, control circuits, and safety-related components. For facility managers and commercial property teams, the update matters because it can change how machinery is designed, installed, maintained, and accepted under NEC, OSHA, and AHJ requirements.
My Electrical TechJul 31, 2026
Tips & GuidesElectrical Panel Installation Guide for Commercial Facilities
For facility and property managers, electrical panel installation is a critical backbone decision for power distribution, safety, and future expansion. This guide explains how to plan, specify, and oversee commercial panel installations, from load calculations and NEC clearances to cost, risk, and ROI.
My Electrical TechJul 28, 2026
RegulationsNFPA 79 Electrical Standard Changes: What Facility Managers Need to Know
NFPA has issued important updates to NFPA 79, the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery. These changes clarify requirements for industrial control panels, protection against electric shock, and wiring practices, directly affecting OEM designs and how commercial and industrial facilities inspect and operate automated machinery.
My Electrical TechJul 24, 2026
Company UpdatesABB to Acquire British Flow Control & Electric Actuator Leader: What It Means for Commercial Facilities
ABB has announced a major deal to acquire UK-based flow control and electric actuator specialist Rotork, expanding its industrial electrification and automation portfolio.[1][4][5] For property and facility managers, this move could reshape future options for integrated control systems, product availability, and long‑term support in commercial buildings.
My Electrical TechJul 17, 2026
RegulationsNEMA Guidance on Evaluating Water‑Damaged Electrical Equipment for Commercial Buildings
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has updated its guidance for evaluating electrical equipment after floods and major water events. For commercial and industrial facilities, this guidance clarifies what must be replaced versus what may be reconditioned, helping building owners and facility managers plan safe, code-compliant recovery.
My Electrical TechJul 10, 2026