When weighing the pros and cons of whole house surge protectors versus traditional surge protectors, many people focus on the big, scary lightning strikes. These do happen, and should be protected against, but they’re not the full story.

Technology is constantly shaping the electrical industry, creating innovative solutions to help us rethink how we consume energy and how new technology can help make our lives easier. However, keeping up with this industry-changing technology can be difficult as more and more innovations hit the market. Well, the geeky, dorky electrician in me has identified some of the biggest trends of the electrical industry for our Lehigh Valley homeowners and businesses.

Statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration show that over 25,000 electrical fires happen annually. These fires also result in greater dollar loss per fire compared