Lighting the Way: Leviton Raises the Bar for Innovation in 2025
2025 has been a year of swift change across all technical, electrical, and construction industries. There were exciting new products, new tech, and higher demand than ever for more innovative, safer, and more sustainable solutions. Leviton continued to prove why it is a trusted leader, leading the way and delivering focused innovations that keep projects moving and customers feeling confident.
New Talent
Leviton is proud to have our new Senior Manager of Contractor Marketing, Steve Doty on board to forge new relationships with contractor partners and to help them find solutions, education, and products to grow their business.
“Coming into Leviton this year has been a wonderful experience for me. I am grateful to be a part of the Leviton marketing team and to help develop meaningful connections with industry partners. The company takes pride in being able to solve industry challenges and focus on what’s next.” Steve said, “Our More with Leviton campaign allows us to introduce contractor partners to new markets, find solutions to current challenges, and other ways to help contractors grow their business.” he added.
Significant Industry Presence and Engagement
From an exciting new Leviton Live Experience Center in Nashville, TN, exciting new product releases and a significant presence at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show, 2025 proved that Leviton not only leads the industry but also helps define it.
Leviton’s new Leviton Live Experience Center brings electrical concepts to life, and is loaded with our industry-leading devices and partner products. Contractors can request a collaborative demonstration of Leviton’s innovative residential, commercial, and industrial technologies.
“Leviton LIVE locations have helped our customers solve their unique problems through an immersive, in-person experience hosted by dedicated sales team members. We are thrilled to add Nashville to our list of LIVE locations,” said Leviton CEO and President Daryoush Larizadeh. “With its dynamic growth potential and bustling economy, Nashville is the ideal location for Leviton LIVE, and we’re proud to be a member of the music city community.”
Leviton brought their A-game to the NECA Show in Chicago with a classy new booth design which incorporated the “More with Leviton” campaign. The new booth was built with four pillars: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Business Solutions and included a section for Contractor Support.
Additionally, Leviton sent some of our best speakers to share in different breakout sessions at several events, staged multiple webinars, and updated and created new resources, further empowering distributors and contractors with up-to-date knowledge.
Key Product Launches That Shaped 2025
These Leviton innovations benefit contractors because they can show their customers devices and products to make their new homes, commercial buildings and industrial sites safer, and smarter, honing that competitive edge. Contractors can reinforce trust and confidence through Leviton’s innovative solutions.
- Leviton expanded the award-winning residential Lever Edge™ portfolio with four new devices: a 15A tamper-resistant GFCT, a 15A weather/tamper-resistant GFCI, a dimmer and a 20A tamper-resistant duplex outlet, which more than doubled Lever Edge offerings. Lever Edge: The Future of Wiring
- Lever Edge™ Black and White® Industrial Plugs, Receptacles, and Connectors feature straight blade and locking models for areas where speed and safety matter. LeverEdge Black and White Industrial Devices
- Green Connect™ is Leviton’s newest line of wireless lighting controls. GreenConnect delivers simple lighting control by adding wireless control to virtually any switching or dimming load. GreenConnect Wireless Lighting Control
- Leviton ArcArrest® Switch Rated Pin & Sleeve devices provide a local means of disconnect as required by NEC and is rated for both branch and motor circuit disconnects. ArcArrest Switch-Rated Pin & Sleeve Devices
- Advanced EV Series Dual Port Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations include management software. They are designed to meet the growing demand for fleet, commercial, public-use, and MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit). Dual Port EV Charging Stations
Award-Winning Innovation
Leviton was recognized with multiple industry awards across some highly competitive categories in the electrical and building sectors in 2025. Safety, smart technology, and sustainability were just some of the focused categories.
EC&M Product of the Year Finalist – Lever Edge™ C&I Devices
FacilitiesNet Vision Awards – EV Series Dual Port Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
Bob Vila Tool of the Year – Lever Edge™ GFCI
Residential Tech Today Award – Decora Smart® 0–10V Dimmer
BD+C Top 75 Building Products – GreenConnect™ Wireless Lighting Controls
Looking Ahead to 2026
Steve Doty gave insight into the 2026 plans for contractor outreach.
“Having an opportunity to spend time with contractors at the NECA and Independent Electrical Contractors’ (IEC) trade shows, gave myself and the Leviton team a firsthand look at what our partners are seeing in the field.” He went on, “We are currently planning a contractor training program for 2026 that will expose our partners to how they can Learn More, Do More, and Sell More with Leviton.”
As we move into 2026, Leviton remains focused on leading the industry in sustainability, advancing smart building technologies and delivering solutions that support electrical professionals. Connect with your distributor and have them help you in make 2026 even more productive than 2025.