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What The HECK? Do you have a 2026 National Electrical Code Course?

The National Electrical Code is a minimum standard — but what does that actually mean?In this episode of Master The NEC, Paul Abernathy takes a deeper look at one of the

Exciting News | New 2026 NEC Mastering the NEC Program is Ready!

The 2026 NEC FastTrax Learning Program is a complete 12-month training experience for electricians, inspectors, contractors, instructors, and anyone preparing for an elec

HailNerd™ Hail Tracker and Alerts App | Live Hail Risk, Radar and 3-Day Forecast

Know your hail risk before the storm hits with HailNerd™ — a hail tracker and severe weather alert app designed to turn complicated weather data into clear, actionable in

⚡ THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING. ⚡Certified Master Electricians

⚡ **THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING.** ⚡ The **Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® — CMECP®** has always been about helping Master Electricians take their kno

The Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current Paths

The Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current PathsThere may be more misconceptions about GFCIs than almost any other electrical safety device.

Data Centers, Local Resources, and Government Failure

In this episode, I examine the rapid expansion of data centers and the pressure they can place on local electrical infrastructure, water supplies, land use, tax policy, h

Flat Rate vs. Time and Material: How Electrical Contractors Should Price for Profit

How should a small electrical contractor charge for service work: flat-rate pricing or time and material? In this episode, Paul Abernathy breaks down the differences bet

10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors

10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors Running a successful electrical contracting business requires more than performing quality electrical

The AI Data Center Gold Rush: Why Electricians Are Becoming America’s Most Valuable Workers

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: elect

The Socialist Short Circuit: How Government Control Could Destroy the Electrical Industry

Could democratic socialism and communism weaken the electrical industry, reduce private investment, eliminate contractor independence, and limit opportunities for electri

Master The NEC | Episode 69 | 8 NEC Code Questions on GFCI, Service Disconnects and More

In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we continue our practical breakdown of important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrica

Master The NEC | Episode 68 | 10 Code Questions That Confuse Electricians

In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we break down important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical inspector, plans examin

Master The NEC | Episode 67 | What has changed in Article 300 from 2023 NEC to 2026 NEC?

This episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and the major changes in Article 300 from the 2023 NEC to the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code. L

Master The NEC | Episode 66 | What is Different between Article 625 and 624 in 2026 NEC?

This episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and the major differences in Article 625 for Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System and Article 624 for Elect

Master The NEC | Episode 65 | 2026 NEC and 120.6 Noncoincident Loads Finally

This episode we talk about the 2026 National Electrical Code and how finally 120.6, which was previously 220.60, is not clean and straight to the point. In this little po

Master The NEC | Episode 64 | Ok Thomas….Game On and Other News

This episode we talk about some Wannabe “Engineer” who claims they are “The Electrical Expert” and wants to talk engineering theory with an NEC Guy. Yep, you guessed it,

Master The NEC | Episode 63 | What the Heck is Stack Caddy?

This episode will introduce you to what is happening at ECA, Inc. and also tell you about our latest product line of Stackable Modular Storage Systems known as Stack Cadd

Master The NEC | Episode 62 | So What’s the EC and M Articles About?

This episode is what the upcoming articles that will be featured in EC and M Magazine starting in July 2026 and why Electrical Inspectors and Electricians will want to re

Master The NEC | Episode 61 | NECCHAT.COM and Some Let's Ask Paul

This episode is powerful because we introduced a free course on NECCHAT.com for Mastering Conductor Ampacity. The new social forum is designed for apprentices and electri

Master The NEC | Episode 60 | Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and EC & M Magazine Unite

Big news is coming from Electrical Code Academy, Inc. In this episode, Paul Abernathy shares the recent agreement between Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and EC&M Magazine