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• Times are Changing | 2026 National Electrical Code Courses

  October 3, 2026 · 41 min

  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 most misunderstood concepts in the electrical industry:The difference…

• Exciting News - The New 2026 NEC Mastering the NEC is READY!

  September 22, 2026 · 23 min

  The 2026 NEC FastTrax Learning Program is a complete 12-month training experience for electricians, inspectors, contractors, instructors, and anyone preparing for an electrical licensing or certification exam. Taught by Paul Abernathy, one…

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

  September 13, 2026 · 25 min

  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 information you can actually use. HailNerd™ helps you monitor hail…

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

  September 1, 2026 · 36 min

  ⚡ **THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING.** ⚡ The **Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® — CMECP®** has always been about helping Master Electricians take their knowledge beyond minimum licensing requirements. Now, CMECP® offers…

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

  August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

  The Truth About GFCIs — UL 943, Floating Generators, Bonding & Current PathsThere may be more misconceptions about GFCIs than almost any other electrical safety device. Does a GFCI need an equipment grounding conductor to work? What does…

• Data Centers, Local Resources, and Government Failure

  August 4, 2026 · 44 min

  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, housing, and other community resources. While data centers are often…

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

  August 2, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

  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 between these two common pricing methods and explains how each can…

• 10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors

  August 2, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

  10 Important Tax and Write-Off Reminders for Electrical Contractors Running a successful electrical contracting business requires more than performing quality electrical work. Contractors must also understand how business expenses, tax…