LS Cable & System USA’s first EPD goes live
Specs are tightening, and electrical packages that once slid through without product‑specific declarations now face tougher asks. LS Cable & System USA has stepped in with its debut EPD, signaling to engineers and owners that their medium‑voltage offering is ready for low‑carbon, no‑surprises procurement.
The first EPD at a glance
LS Cable & System USA has published its first Environmental Product Declaration covering a medium‑voltage MV‑105 power cable family rated 5 kV to 35 kV. The scope is product‑family rather than a one‑off SKU, and it highlights a silicone‑ and PFAS‑free construction with copper conductors. The EPD is valid through December 15, 2030.
Program operator and rulebook
The declaration is issued by Smart EPD LLC and follows Smart EPD Part B PCR for Electrical Cables and Wires, 1000‑007, v1, adapted from EPD Norge. The developer of record listed on the EPD is LS Cable & System USA, which signals strong in‑house data ownership and control of assumptions.
Why this moves the spec needle
Electrical trades are seeing more owner policies that prefer product‑specific EPDs for material accounting and comparability. Putting an EPD on a core MV‑105 line removes friction in bid reviews, keeps the product in play when conservative default factors would otherwise penalize it, and shortens the back‑and‑forth on documentation. It is a practical, revenue‑protecting move.
Where LS Cable plays
LS Cable & System USA manufactures in Tarboro, North Carolina, and serves commercial, industrial, renewable, and utility markets with low‑ and medium‑voltage cables and busway. That footprint means the new MV EPD can show up across campus work, data centers, and utility distribution where MV‑105 is a common spec.
Competitive snapshot
The cable category already has transparency heavyweights. Southwire shows a broad portfolio with dozens of current EPDs covering building wire, tray cable, TECK and PV wire, with UL as the program operator across many records. Prysmian Group and its regional entities list multiple EPDs that include medium‑voltage distribution cables as well as low‑voltage installation lines. Nexans maintains a large global EPD library in electrical cables and accessories. In other words, LS Cable has entered the transparency arena and started closing a known gap, beginning with a strategically important MV family.
What this debut means competitively
For projects that filter vendors by the presence of product‑specific EPDs, having zero coverage can quietly sideline a bid. With this first EPD, LS Cable moves from explain‑why‑not to show‑me‑the‑PDF. The quickest upside now is protecting share where Southwire and Prysmian already come to the table with declarations, while opening doors on teams standardizing submittal checklists for campus and industrial work. One EPD rarely wins a job on its own, yet it often keeps a product from being swapped out late.
Smart next steps for LS Cable
Two fast wins stand out. First, extend coverage to aluminum‑conductor variants and to MV‑UD constructions so estimators can keep a common supplier through value‑engineering. Second, add one or two high‑volume low‑voltage families to the roster to support mixed packages. Both steps build a coherent, easy‑to‑spec story.
Make the win visible
As of January 5, 2026, we could not locate the new EPD on LS Cable & System USA’s website resource or documentation pages. Posting it in a clearly labeled sustainability or resources section, and linking it from the MV‑105 product page, will increase visiblity for estimators and submittal coordinators. It is a small step that pays back every time a project team asks for proof of third‑party verification.
Bottom line
LS Cable & System USA’s first EPD plants a flag in a category where transparency already influences shortlists. It definitley signals momentum. Keep going, broaden coverage to adjacent cable families, and make the documents easy to find. That is how a single declaration turns into everyday specability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LS Cable & System USA product family does the new EPD cover?
A medium‑voltage MV‑105 power cable family rated 5 kV to 35 kV with copper conductors and a silicone‑ and PFAS‑free construction.
Who issued the EPD and which PCR was used?
Smart EPD LLC issued the EPD using the Smart EPD Part B PCR for Electrical Cables and Wires, 1000‑007, v1, adapted from EPD Norge.
Does the EPD name an external LCA consultant?
The developer of record is listed as LS Cable & System USA, indicating an internally developed declaration.
How does this compare with competitors’ coverage?
Southwire, Prysmian Group, and Nexans already show multiple cable EPDs across building, MV distribution, and specialty lines. LS Cable’s debut narrows the gap in a high‑leverage MV family.
What should LS Cable do next to build specability?
Add EPDs for aluminum‑conductor and MV‑UD variants, then for one or two high‑volume low‑voltage families, and publish all documents in an easy‑to‑find website section.
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
