EC&M On Air

Episode 66 is EC&M On Air's first Next-Gen Insights episode! We're featuring past and present EC&M 30 Under 30 All Stars who discuss their journey in the electrical industry, advice they'd share with other up-and-coming young electrical leaders, technological insights to keep up with, and more. 

This week, Ellen Parson chats with Yamil Camacho, retail sector project manager with Henderson Engineers in Lenexa, Kan. You can also check out his 2024 30 Under 30 profile. 

ICYMI, this month's EC&M "On Air Highlights" features an audio-only version of a popular past article, read by Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson. She reads an article by Kevin Kolhonen called "The Importance of Key Performance Indicators in Workplace Safety," which can also be viewed in its original form on the EC&M website. 

In Episode 64 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sits down with the other EC&M editorial staff — Managing Editor Ellie Coggins Angus and Editor Michael Morris — to discuss the most popular articles, videos, podcasts, and social media trends of 2024! See what subject areas and authors got the most attention from our readers and resonated with Ellen, Ellie, and Michael. 

ICYMI, Episode 63 features an audio-only version of Electrical Expert Mark Lamendola's popular online article, "Bender Basics for Safety," read by Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M. This article covers the definition of a bender, proper usage, and top safety tips. 

In Episode 62 of EC&M On Air, Ellen Parson sits down with Jim Lucy, editor-in-chief of EC&M's sister publication, Electrical Wholesaling. They take a deep dive into Jim's 2025 construction forecast, including what to expect in terms of hot and cool markets, mega projects to be on the lookout for, electrical product price increases, and how a new presidential administration may impact the overall electrical/construction industry. 

For more information, check out Jim's full 2025 construction forecast report, which appeared in the December 2024 print edition of EC&M. And if you want the most in-depth, up-to-date info on the electrical market, subscribe to Jim's bi-monthly Electrical Marketing newsletter. 

In Episode 61 of EC&M On Air, we're bringing you "In Case You Missed It" insights from Rick Pedley, president and CEO of PK Safety! Your host and editor-in-chief of EC&M, Ellen Parson, reads an audio-only version of Rick's popular article, "How to Avoid Spark Explosions." This article highlights what static electricity is, how dust plays a role in creating spark explosions, and why proper static grounding devices help prevent worker injury. You can also read Rick's original article. 

In Episode 60, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses major topics around the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market with three industry experts: Clif Orcutt of Henderson Engineers, Rick Azer of Black & Veatch, and John Eichberger of the Transportation Energy Institute (TEI). Their conversation was so informative, we decided to split it into two parts, with Part 1 covering the state of the EV charging industry, challenges around regulations, application 2023 NEC revisions, and more. 

This episode is Part 2, which covers vertical market demand and the surge in certain markets; how the election results may impact EV charging infrastructure projects on the federal level; new activity in 2024 and moving into 2025; consumer trends; OEM responses to consumer behavior; and what to look out for moving into 2025. 

In Episode 59 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, highlights some of the most popular technical content we’ve been running recently, but this time brought to you in audio-only form. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing electrical questions. This episode highlights the 2023 NEC requirements for reconditioned equipment. Randy starts with a discussion about how the 2023 NEC has expanded its requirements regarding reconditioned equipment. Next, he summarizes important changes and explains how those apply to you. Finally, he outlines marking requirements when dealing with reconditioned equipment. 

In Episode 58, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson discusses major topics around the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market with three industry experts: Clif Orcutt of Henderson Engineers, Rick Azer of Black & Veatch, and John Eichberger of the Transportation Energy Institute (TEI). Their conversation was so informative, we decided to split it into two parts. 

This episode covers the current state of the EV market; how regulations around greenhouse gas reductions drive EV infrastructure action; common charging issues around maintenance/operations and network connectivity; challenges surrounding EVSE regulations; and application 2023 NEC revisions. 

Part 2 of this conversation is out now, and it covers vertical market demand, consumer insights, upcoming EVSE trends for 2025, and more. 

In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. In Episode 57, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is featuring subject matter expert Tommy Northcott on the podcast. Tommy starts with a discussion on the direct connection between electrical safety and electrical equipment maintenance. For background, he provides a brief history of electrical maintenance over the years, which ultimately resulted in the creation of NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, and how this recommended practice officially became a standard as of 2023.