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March 2026

Encounter

THE NEW ELECTRICAL REALITY

THE NEW ELECTRICAL REALITY

Codes, Loads and Labor

Residential construction is heading into a new era. Multiple forces are converging to make this moment a strategic inflection point — not just a cyclical shift. As expectations rise and labor tightens, the definition of a “standard” home is being rewritten.

Whether it is codes and electrification, rising electrical demand, expanding safety requirements or labor pressures, homes now require smarter, safer and more flexible electrical infrastructure, and customers need knowledgeable partners more than ever.

Beyond compliance, the next decade of electrification for residential electrical distributors will see a shift from supplying simple electrical components to providing integrated, smart-energy ecosystems. By embracing these priorities today, you can help shape the future market.

Contact your local ABB account manager to find out more about how ABB is uniquely positioned to partner with you to lead the new electrical reality.

Spotlight

Explore critical solutions that will form the foundation of the next era of residential business growth.

Residential Energy Management Systems
Residential Energy Management Systems

ABB’s load management solutions, including the recently introduced ReliaHome™ Flex, are engineered to intelligently manage and optimize the home’s load consumption, avoiding costly service upgrades while saving time and money for both builders and homeowners.

EXPLORE RELIAHOME FLEX
Modular Installation and Efficiency
Modular Installation and Efficiency

ReliaMod™ streamlines multi-unit metering with quick-ganging enclosures and built-in mounting rails, allowing contractors to adapt to site-specific needs without slowing down installation.

For single-family applications, ReliaHome™ Meter Combos feature plug-on neutral technology, delivering increased reliability and maximum circuit layout flexibility.

DISCOVER RELIAMOD
VIEW RELIAHOME METER COMBOS
Products
Unlock new opportunities
Unlock new opportunities

Our expanding product portfolio reflects our commitment to you—our channel partners—and to advancing the U.S. market. The Q1 new product innovation digital deck, including the latest ReliaHome™ residential solutions and more, is available to help you stay abreast of what's new for your business and your customers.

DOWNLOAD GUIDE
Empower
Optimize your productivity
Optimize your productivity

The latest empower release delivers significant advancements across multiple product categories — introducing new configurators, added product capabilities, enhanced documentation and user-experience improvements.

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Training
2026 Training Programs
2026 Training Programs

Get the knowledge you need to succeed in 2026. Whether ABB is new for you or you are a seasoned professional, this year’s programs have been enhanced to build technical confidence, improve quoting accuracy and boost sales performance across key product lines.

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ReliaQuote Small Project Certification
ReliaQuote Small Project Certification

Deliver faster, more accurate small-project take-offs with ABB empower. The ABB ReliaQuote Small Project Certification helps distributor quotation teams strengthen product knowledge, sharpen take-off accuracy and build customer trust.

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Marketing
Optimize your productivity
Elevate your counter showroom with ABB

Explore new in-store branch solutions designed to maximize ABB visibility by making key products stand out and educate customers on the best ABB solutions for the job.
Showroom items featuring Engineered to Outrun are now available for ReliaHome™ and ReliaGear® solutions.

BROWSE BROCHURE
Did You Know?
• The Residential stocking guide outlines key residential solutions, recommended stocking levels and best-selling products to help keep your warehouse optimized and ready for opportunity.
 
• The updated residential line card is now available.
 
• Resources designed to amplify the value of ABB’s comprehensive residential offering are available on the Distributor Partner Portal.
Helpful Resources
Web Portal
Web Portal
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Marketing Portal
Marketing Portal
VISIT SITE
Training Portal
Training Portal
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