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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

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  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
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Load centers: The heartbeat of home electrification

(BPT) - Historically, most homes had a stove, furnace and water heater all powered by gas. While gas-fueled appliances have been the norm for decades, more and more U.S. homes are being upgraded for whole-home electrification, or further, built with electrification in mind. In fact, according to a 2023 survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, 60 percent of Americans prefer a home in which all or most major appliances are powered by electricity.

Why are homes going electric?

Homeowners who switch to electric appliances reap the benefits of lower electricity expenses over time, but cost efficiency isn't the only factor driving electric's popularity. Burning fossil fuels in homes - like cooking on a gas stove - contributes to indoor air pollution and can lead to negative health outcomes.

On a broader scale, whole-home electrification also benefits the environment. Researchers from U.C. Davis found that a typical U.S. home can cut its heating-related climate pollution by 45 to 72 percent by swapping out a gas-fired furnace for an all-electric heat pump.

When building or upgrading homes with electric appliances, the load center (also known as a breaker or fuse box) must be able to support electrical demand. However, it is important for homeowners to assess amperage capacity as they increase electrical demand when replacing gas appliances. Increased amperage is required to maintain the status quo of activity in a home. Load centers with 300 or 400 amperage capacity ensure reliable power in homes with increased electrical needs, such as electrical vehicle (EV) chargers or pool pumps. To maximize energy efficiency of electric appliances, homeowners should also consider a load center with smart breaker compatibility and whole home energy monitoring to track energy use over time and view consumption of individual circuits.

Smart energy management one breaker at a time

Achieving home electrification does not mean homeowners must replace all appliances and change their existing electrical service.

A modular solution like the Leviton Load Center provides homeowners with the flexibility to start with a standard load center and prioritize high-current loads to monitor with smart breakers, ultimately building a personalized smart energy management solution. Traditional Leviton circuit breakers can be swapped for 2nd Gen Smart breakers, allowing homeowners to choose the specific circuits and appliances they want to monitor and control remotely.

As homeowners swap their circuit breakers, they can install the Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM), which enables the smart capabilities of 2nd Gen Smart breakers. This smart solution provides real-time, energy use data from the whole home, including the grid and alternate energy sources.

When paired, the 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers and LWHEM introduce a breadth of energy management capabilities through the My Leviton App. App capabilities include remote breaker control (on/off), scheduling, automated load shedding of non-essential circuits in a power outage, notifications when a breaker trips and more.

If electric bills are skyrocketing, My Leviton users can determine off-peak electricity hour and program custom schedules for 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breaker activity to conserve energy and save money.

Depending on the size of the home or amount of anticipated electrical output, electricians can install the 300A or 400A Meter Main Load Centers. This solution 'future-proofs' a home, allowing homeowners to increase their electrical needs over time, swapping gas appliances for electric models or adding a sauna at their own pace.

Contractors and electricians praise Leviton panels for their durability and ease of installation. The sturdy outdoor enclosure ensures protection against environmental factors, making it suitable for installations in a variety of climates. The circuit breakers' plug-on, modular design also increases productivity and reduces installation time by up to 25 percent.

Move toward a more energy-efficient, sustainable future

Using the right hardware, energy-conscious homeowners can achieve home electrification and automation that bridges the gap to a more sustainable future. To learn more about Leviton's load centers and related whole home electrification, visit Leviton.com/Products/Residential/Load-Centers.

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