Ulster County and all of New York State have officially adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). If you are building, renovating, designing kitchens, or upgrading electrical service in the Hudson Valley, your projects must now comply with the 2023 NEC — not the 2017 code. For contractors, architects, kitchen designers, and homeowners, this shift affects: Electrical budgets Panel sizing Appliance wiring Island outlet design EV charger readiness Surge protection Service disconnect...

A Practical, Code-Compliant Approach from Orr Lighting & Electric As homes become more electrified — heat pumps, induction ranges, EV chargers, battery storage, smart panels — questions about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are becoming more common. Some homeowners identify as EMF-sensitive and report symptoms such as headaches, sleep disturbance, or general discomfort around certain electrical devices. At Orr Lighting & Electric, we approach this topic the same way we approach every job:...

The residential energy landscape is changing rapidly. Heat pumps are replacing fossil-fuel systems. Electric vehicles are becoming standard. Induction cooking is moving into high-end kitchens. Battery storage is entering mainstream design conversations. But none of it works without one critical component: Electrical infrastructure. At Orr Lighting & Electric, we specialize in preparing homes for full electrification — heat pumps, EV charging, induction ranges, battery storage, and modern...