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Preparing for 2026 Energy Code Changes
What Commercial Lighting Professionals in North & South Carolina Should Know As we move into 2026, commercial property owners and facility managers in North and South Carolina face important energy-code changes that will impact lighting and electrical work. Staying ahead of these changes gives you a competitive advantage, and helps ensure your next lighting upgrade or retrofit goes smoothly, rather than being delayed by unexpected compliance issues. What’s Changing? North Carolina New commercial energy-code provisions based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have been adopted and are scheduled for mandatory use. The [...]
The Hidden Electrical Demands of Modern Commercial Lighting
Lighting has come a long way in recent years. What used to be a straightforward system of fixtures and switches has evolved into a complex network of energy-efficient LEDs, automated controls, and connected technologies. But while modern lighting offers incredible performance and efficiency, it also places new demands on the electrical systems behind it. At Southern Lighting Services, we see this every day, on job sites from Myrtle Beach to Raleigh, Jacksonville to Surf City, and all across the Carolinas. As lighting technology advances, so does the need for proper electrical planning, load management, and maintenance. More Than Just [...]
