EPDs for Other Electrical Equipment in the United States
Planning an EPD in 2026 for surge protective devices, wiring accessories, structured cabling, or similar electrical components in the US market? This guide distills who is publishing, which program operators are used, and where renewals will cluster so you can move faster and avoid rework.
What fits under “Other Electrical Equipment” in practice
The label usually captures accessories and assemblies that sit beside core power distribution. Think modular surge protective devices, wiring devices and fittings, structured cabling elements, small enclosures, and control accessories. If your product touches power or data but is not a panelboard or a luminaire, it likely lives here in specs.
The 2021 to 2025 release curve
A total of 558 currently valid EPDs were issued in the last five years for this category in the United States. The flow by year shows how activity moved.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 143 |
| 2023 | 78 |
| 2024 | 180 |
| 2025 | 40 |
2024 was the breakout year. The small 2025 count likely reflects registry lag, not a market retreat, since the most recent addition landed on Jul 1, 2025 for Modular Surge Protective Devices from Legrand, North and Central America with an expiry on Jul 1, 2030.
Who publishes your EPD: program operator landscape
Two program operators carried the entire category over the last five years. Association P.E.P handled 543 EPDs across 9 manufacturers, which signals strong alignment for electrical and electronic products. INIES published 15 EPDs across 1 manufacturer. That split shows real concentration, yet there is manufacturer diversity within Association P.E.P, so it is not a single brand’s private lane.
What this means for your roadmap is simple. If you make electrical accessories, expect reviewers and specifiers to be familiar with Association P.E.P formats and dossiers. INIES appears, but at a much smaller scale in this US category snapshot.
Manufacturer leaderboard and concentration
Nine manufacturers account for all 558 EPDs. Two names dominate the board.
Legrand, North and Central America published 443 EPDs. Hager Companies added 95. Together they represent about 96 percent of current declarations. The remaining seven brands share 20 EPDs combined, led by 3M with 7 and The MPI Group with 5, then DR Johnson Wood Innovations with 3, Armstrong World Industries with 2, and three manufacturers with 1 each.
For teams planning first entries, this concentration is actually good news. Your first product‑specific EPD can stand out immediately in sub‑segments where only a handful exist. You do not need a library on day one, you need the right one.
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The rulebook that governs results: PCRs in use
Two PCRs appear in this category over the last five years, led overwhelmingly by Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products. That PCR anchors every renewal wave described below, and it is the reference behind the latest issue on Jul 1, 2025. Treat the PCR like the Monopoly rulebook. If you pick a different rulebook than your competitors, you are not playing the same game.
Renewal runway to 2030
Your ops calendar should track these clusters, since declarations are typically renewed on five‑year cycles when they expire.
2026 features 117 expiries, with the earliest on Jan 21 and the latest on Dec 24.
2027 brings 143 expiries, earliest on Jan 1 and latest on Dec 28.
2028 has 78 expiries, earliest on Apr 1 and latest on Dec 30.
2029 is the biggest wave with 180 expiries, earliest on Jan 1 and latest on Dec 1.
2030 shows 40 expiries, earliest on Jan 1 and latest on Jul 1.
If you have products that map to these windows, start data collection six to nine months in advance. That timeline protects your bids from last‑minute scrambles, and it gives room to align with any PCR updates without rushing.
Which PCR should you choose in 2026
Start by looking at the competitive set your sales team meets most often. If their EPDs cite the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR, matching that choice maintains comparability in submittals. If a sub‑category specific PCR exists for your product, weigh its scope and expiry date against when you intend to renew. A great EPD partner will check both the common rulebook and the one that will still be valid past your renewal window.
If you want a second opinion on “best‑fit PCR” for your next EPD, I am happy to hop on a quick call and walk through options based on the competitive landscape.
Do EPD consultants actually get used here
Across the 558 current EPDs, zero list a credited external developer or EPD service provider. That often means manufacturers worked in‑house or that credits were not filled. If you lack an internal LCA team, this is not a blocker. An experienced EPD consultant, like Parq, can handle data wrangling and publication with the operator you prefer while your engineers keep shipping product. We focus on speed, ease, quality and completeness so your senior people do not get pulled into month‑long spreadsheets.
Notably absent in this category snapshot
Several large electrical brands are not present in the US “Other Electrical Equipment” snapshot, even though they do publish EPDs in related categories or regions. Names that showed up elsewhere include Eaton, Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, and Leviton. Their declarations often sit under switchgear, transformers, structured cabling, or similar headings, and are commonly published with Association P.E.P, UL, or regional programs. If you compete with them in accessories, the gap here is a chance to be the first with a product‑specific EPD that speaks directly to your sub‑segment. It is a small tactical move with outsized spec impact.
Operator choice, made practical
Association P.E.P dominates this category and is well tuned for electrotechnical products. INIES appears in a supporting role. If your channel targets US building projects, either can work. What matters most is timely verification, alignment to the PCR your competitors use, and clear comparability in the EPD so estimators can plug the numbers without back‑and‑forth.
The latest datapoint to benchmark against
The most recent EPD we see in this category is for Modular Surge Protective Devices from Legrand, issued on Jul 1, 2025 and expiring on Jul 1, 2030. Use that as a freshness benchmark if you sell SPDs. If your product line targets cabling or fittings, look at 2024 issuances when setting your internal bar.
What this means for commercial teams
In segments with concentrated EPD activity, a single new declaration can tilt shortlists your way because it removes penalties that teams apply when a product lacks a product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD. Sales cycles speed up when submittals check the box on the first upload. The cost is typically dwarft by one mid‑sized project win.
Want the underlying data and a free PCR fit review
This article uses the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, EPDs issued in the second half of 2025 might not yet appear in the snapshot. If you want the full, up‑to‑date dataset behind this guide, or a quick sanity check on which PCR and operator to choose next, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to help, and we can jump on a short call to map the fastest path from data to a published EPD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as Other Electrical Equipment for EPDs in the US and how do specifiers search for these products?
It typically includes accessories like surge protective devices, wiring devices and fittings, small enclosures, structured cabling, and control accessories. Specifiers may also search using terms like “wiring accessories,” “surge protection,” “structured cabling,” “electrical fittings,” and “control accessories.”
Which program operators dominated US EPDs for Other Electrical Equipment in the last five years?
Association P.E.P published the vast majority, with INIES appearing for one manufacturer. That concentration signals that electrical and electronic categories commonly align to Association P.E.P formats in this market.
How many EPDs are up for renewal in the next five years and when do peaks occur?
There are 117 expiries in 2026, 143 in 2027, 78 in 2028, 180 in 2029, and 40 in 2030. The largest wave hits in 2029, so plan resources early for that cycle.
Do companies in this category usually hire an external EPD consultant?
Across 558 current EPDs, none list a credited external developer or EPD service provider. Many declarations were likely built in‑house or without crediting a consultant. If you lack internal capacity, an experienced partner like Parq can manage data collection and publication efficiently.
What is the most common PCR used and why does it matter?
“Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products” dominates. Using the same PCR as competitors maintains comparability. Picking an outlier PCR can make your results hard to stack up in bids.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
