Requirements for Temporary Holiday Lights

The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) does regulate temporary Christmas / Holiday lights. The intent is to provide the practical safeguarding of people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity and the safe use of Holiday lights. All temporary...

RGE Code Requirements Class

RGE Requirements for Installation of Electrical Service & Meters Class February 21, 2019 RGE held a Utility Night in February to go over changes/updates to their 2011 booklet for the Installation of Electrical Services and Meters, and to answer any lingering...

Wet Wires

Caution is Best When Dealing with Wet Wires from Flooding Corrosion may lead to damaging electrical fires Last year’s flooding on the Lake Ontario shoreline created a perfect storm of damage for homeowners and businesses who live and work by the water. Some...

Maintaining Standby Generators

The Importance of Proper Maintenance on Standby Generators Extended usage means more maintenance The rough Western New York winter caused not just headaches this past winter and into spring, but major power outages too. With extended usage, many don’t realize...