IEC Versus ANSI

Neither standards body is better or worse, but understanding the differences in each region is critical when designing and specifying electrical systems at a global level. Bridging the gap between differing standards is possible and can lead to successfully coordinating electrical systems early on in the design and installation stages.

Tax Reform Decades in the Making

The new tax code is intended to provide many Americans with more money in their paychecks and enable employers to invest in their businesses, create new jobs in their communities and drive growth. However, it received no bipartisan support, and currently most Americans have a low opinion of the bill. Here’s a look at the good the bill has done, the bad that should—and can—be fixed, and the ugliness that surrounded it.