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Copperweld Explains the NEC's New 14 AWG CCA Inclusion
The NEC's 2026 update approves 14 AWG copper-clad aluminum for 10-amp lighting circuits, supporting sustainability and cost stability with improved LED lighting efficiency.
- The NEC approved 14 AWG Copper‑Clad Aluminum for 10‑amp branch circuits in the 2026 edition, announced in a Brentwood, Tenn. release.
- As LED adoption reduced lighting loads, the NEC allowed 10‑amp circuits replacing the decades-old 15‑amp minimum branch circuit requiring 14 AWG copper.
- Copperweld expanded its CCA building‑wire line so contractors have code‑compliant options when jurisdictions adopt the 2026 NEC, describing itself as the world leader with over 110 years of metallurgical expertise.
- Builders and electricians gain predictability and peace of mind, while electricians deliver more competitive installations and projects may see stabilized costs and reduced copper theft incentives.
- When jurisdictions begin adopting the 2026 NEC over the next few years, copper conservation, material cost stabilization, and energy‑efficient lighting goals will shape practical outcomes.
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