Electrical Industry News for November 2025

North America is gearing up for a rare event as a total solar eclipse graces the skies. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is proud to announce its collaboration with the De Queen school district and American Electric Power (AEP) meteorologists to bring educational resources and activities to the local community. Working closely with Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Beau McCastlin, a communication director at De Queen school district, he and his dedicated students partnered with SWEPCO t...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has selected Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) as the 2024 ENERGY STAR Excellence in ENERGY STAR Marketing winner. From January 1 through October 2023, SWEPCO's Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs Team captured more than 16.3 GWh of annual energy savings, preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing 2,571 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road. This includes SWEPCO’s entire footprint that makes up more than 5...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is excited to partner with Volunteers of America North Louisiana to help expand their services to students in 14 Caddo Parish schools. At the request of SWEPCO, the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation awarded a grant of $75,000 to Volunteers of America North Louisiana to expand their Communities in Schools (CIS) and LightHouse programs. Both programs currently serve approximately 7,000 students. “SWEPCO recognizes how beneficial both prog...

William C. Bradford, Jr., a lawyer from Shreveport, has been named vice president of External Affairs at SWEPCO. He begins March 11. In his new role, he will be responsible for supervising community relations, corporate communications, economic development, and public policy issues, particularly those impacting AEP SWEPCO's operations within the changing electricity industry landscape. Bradford will report directly to Brett Mattison, SWEPCO president and Chief Operations Officer. Bradford take...

As mothers and children across the country prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, Janet Baker and her son, Hunter Baker, have different plans. The pair, both working for electrical contractor Canyon State Electric, are building multimillion-dollar electrical systems. Janet Baker started working in the construction industry over thirty years ago, starting as a receptionist and quickly transitioning into a project management role. When Hunter was looking for a job after high school, Janet encou...

Wasatch Electric provided a complete range of low-voltage, power distribution, and electrical controls solutions for two new projects at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF): the facility’s Medical Mental Health building, as well as its Women’s General Population and Vocational, Dining, and Programs buildings. BIM was integrated into both projects early, and Wasatch’s in-house capabilities were essential for helping ensure the seamless installation of all systems and co...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical construction and power distribution services for this new academic facility on the University of Utah’s campus. The project featured a large scope of work, involving a wide variety of trades, on a tight schedule. Wasatch coordinated closely with other contractors throughout the project to help keep work progressing smoothly without unnecessary delays or conflicts. Additionally, because the new building was being constructed in an existing campus envir...

Wasatch Electric provided design and renovation services across 45,000 square feet of prime office space. The project was completed on an ultra-fast-track schedule. Only four months elapsed from the start of design to owner occupancy. To meet this deadline, Wasatch compressed the design process into an aggressive one-week schedule and expedited the procurement of multiple specialty lighting fixtures. Additionally, after the contract was awarded, a communications and data scope as well as sound...

Wasatch Electrical provided all electrical services for Stadler’s new, 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, their first in the U.S. Because of the tight project schedule, as well as the building’s size and large scope of work, the crews needed to be highly efficient, productive, and organized. Using and improving on successful material and resource management practices, Wasatch Electric was able to successfully finish the project on-time and on-budget. Client Objectives Sta...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical and power distribution solutions for the Intermountain Gardner Transformation Center (IGTC), a state-of-the-art healthcare training and research facility. To meet the needs of this highly advanced facility, Wasatch had to leverage their specialized knowledge of healthcare technology, as well as their extensive experience working in the latest educational facilities. Client Objectives The IGTC was built with the vision of bringing together healthcare profes...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical systems and controls solutions during the construction of Utah Valley University’s 130,000-square-foot Performance Arts Center. Wasatch’s work on the project featured the latest in theatrical lighting technology. Large catwalks in the facility’s dance theater, concert hall, and proscenium theater each have hundreds of lighting circuits that can be dimmed and controlled through cutting-edge theatrical lighting boards in control booths constr...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical services for this 13-building, new construction project. They worked within a strict budget and tight time frame to deliver campus-wide solutions for their customer, overcoming the challenges faced by working next to a wetland area. During the course of this project, they worked hand-in-hand with the owner to enhance budgets as the need arose, and offset scheduling delays by increasing resources when necessary. Their efforts ultimately resulted in successful...

INNOVELEC, pioneering supplier of products and services for the electrical industry in Western Canada for over 25 years, and NOARK Electric, global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, have partnered to electrify Western Canada! Specializing in motor controls and protection for Original Equipment Manufacturers, System Integrators and Panel Builders, Noark Electric provides high-quality products at an exceptional value, backed by a 5-year limited wa...

New IEA report examines opportunities for countries across the region to integrate more solar and wind into their power systems to help reach energy security and emissions goals. Southeast Asia’s electricity demand is rising at one of the fastest rates in the world, underscoring the need for countries to diversify energy supplies and reinforce grid infrastructure. A new IEA report released highlights how countries in the region can leverage their abundant renewable resources, notably...

Countries' policy plans point to rising electricity generation from natural gas, renewables and nuclear to meet rapid growth in consumption, with oil's role in the power sector set to shrink. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has soared in recent decades and is set to keep rising sharply, with a range of sources expected to meet the growing demand as countries seek to diversify their power supplies, according to a new IEA report out now. Global energy system The...

Without continued investment in these fields, the world would lose the equivalent of Brazil and Norway’s combined production from the global oil balance each year. The average rate at which oil and gas fields’ output declines over time has significantly accelerated globally, largely due to higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources, meaning that companies must work much harder than before just to maintain production at levels, according to a new IEA report. Grou...

Amid a steady rise in world hydrogen demand, the pipeline for low-emissions projects has shrunk, but robust expansion to 2030 is still expected. Despite a recent wave of project delays and cancellations, low-emissions hydrogen production is still set to see robust growth to 2030 as the nascent sector continues to develop – though at a slower pace than the burst of announcements earlier this decade had previously signaled – according to the latest IEA analysis. IEA’s annu...

As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, the need for reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. NOARK Electric, a pioneering supplier of low-voltage electrical components, is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge solutions that optimize EV charging systems.  Among these solutions, the M2G Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) works in tandem with the Ex9C300 Contactor to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliab...

NOARK Electric is excited to announce that the revolutionary A25 series Power Circuit Breakers, Non-Automatic Disconnect Switches, and complementary accessories are now available for order. The A25 series Power Circuit Breakers is the latest addition to the air circuit breaker lineup, following our A40 and A32 series Power Circuit Breakers. Designed with precision for OEMs, these A25 products are meticulously crafted in the ISO accredited facilities to guarantee unmatched quality. Like all NOAR...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is excited to announce the launch of its new “Pay As You Go” program, providing Louisiana customers with a convenient way to manage their electricity payments.  The Pay As You Go program, which starts today, allows customers to pay for electricity in advance, similar to adding funds to a gift card. This approach helps customers avoid surprise bills by deducting energy usage from their prepaid balance, with reminders to add funds when...

At NOARK Electric, they manufacture top-quality low-voltage electrical components including circuit breakers for many applications. Circuit breakers are critical components commonly used in panelboards, switchboards, CDPs etc. for residential or commercial buildings, and industrial facilities, to protect against electrical damage caused by short circuits or overload conditions. By shutting off the flow of current upon fault detection, circuit breakers prevent hazardous electrical conditions tha...

It is a requirement in electrical distribution systems to have Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB), as they provide both overload protection as well as short-circuit protection. The main power distribution board (MPDB) of a facility is usually equipped with MCCBs, which allow for protection, coordination, associated control, isolation, and shutdown of the entire system in the case of an emergency. Molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) In the case of molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), these...

NOARK is a global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications and their specialties involve motor control and circuit protection products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Their entire portfolio of products is designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly. Each component is developed in-house by their engineering team to meet the strictest standards and performance requirements and is covered by their exclusive five-year limited warranty. World-cl...

As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, the need for reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure becomes increasingly critical.  NOARK Electric, a pioneering supplier of low-voltage electrical components, is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge solutions that optimize EV charging systems. Among these solutions, the M2G Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) works in tandem with the Ex9C300 Contactor to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliab...

As the twenty-first century progresses with strides in energy transition and shifts toward renewable energy, the demand for larger throughput systems has equally increased. More manufacturers in the renewable energy space are scaling capacities on intermediate devices to increase output. As they see increasing voltage levels on the photovoltaic panel, combiner boxes, battery storage and inverters, there is equally a need to have circuit protection devices or disconnect switches built...

NOARK Electric is proud to offer 1, 2, and 3-pole Series – M molded case circuit breakers. These MCCBs are designed for maximum performance and reliability. The compact case design of these breakers gives them a smaller footprint making them perfectly suited for use inside panels. The frame sizes are available as 1, 2, and 3 pole with operational voltage ratings from 240-690 Vac and 250-500 Vdc.  Like many NOARK Electric products, these MCCBs are backed by NOARK’s exclusive fiv...

As a pioneering provider of innovative solutions for the workplace, NOARK is proud to introduce the latest product offering: ERH32 Series Extended Rotary Handles. These handles are designed to enhance the performance and functionality of your equipment, making it easier than ever to operate and maintain. Reduce fatigue and improve overall efficiency The Extended Rotary Handles are specifically engineered to provide users with a comfortable and ergonomic grip to reduce fatigue and improve over...

Ground fault protection is a critical aspect of electrical safety in both residential and commercial settings. Understanding what ground fault protection is, why it is important, and how it is implemented can help prevent electrical hazards and ensure the safety of individuals and property. In this blog, they will delve into the significance of ground fault protection and explore the various methods of implementation. What is Ground Fault Protection? Ground fault protection is a safety featur...

IEA Executive Director - Fatih Birol had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan in Tokyo in which they discussed a range of issues related to domestic and global energy markets and security. Dr Birol stressed the IEA's commitment to assisting Japan in its efforts to implement its new Strategic Energy Plan, particularly in terms of its focus on balancing energy security, climate, and competitiveness objectives. Prime Minister Ishiba underscored the Japanese government&rs...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce that it will soon be releasing the newest circuit protection product, the A25 Power Circuit Breaker. The A25 will be available up to 2000A draw out and 2500A fixed mounting. The A25 Power Circuit breaker is the newest to the air circuit breaker lineup, following A40 and A32 Power Circuit Breakers. The A25 is available in interrupting ratings up to 100 kA at 635 V, and 85 kA at 508 V. UL Listed, and CSA certified, this unit is built to the highest industry sta...