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MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E81 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 3

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⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | National Electrical Code Expert | Electrical Educator ⏱️ Episode Length: 55 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to Episode 81 of Master The NEC, the podcast where…
MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E80 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 2

October 18, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | NEC Code Expert | Electrical Educator⏱️ Episode Length: 1 Hour, 23 Minutes ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to Episode 80 of Master The NEC, where electrical code…
MASTER THE NEC PODCAST | E79 | Electrical Code Knowledge and 2026 NEC Updates PT 1

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⚡ MASTER THE NEC PODCAST 🎙️ Hosted by Paul Abernathy Master Electrician | NEC Code Expert | Electrical Educator ⚡ ABOUT THIS EPISODEWelcome to another episode of Master The NEC, the podcast dedicated to helping electricians, electrical…
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⚡ THE CMECP® PROGRAM IS EXPANDING. ⚡Certified Master Electricians

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⚡ **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…
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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…
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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

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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…
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Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity. In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid…