An electrician is required for the installation of this product.  It does not come with a cord to simply plug into an outlet.  However, once properly installed it provides great under cabinet lighting.  It has added efficiency to our kitchen tasks while we work on the counters while also accenting the backsplash at night.  Our kitchen now looks much more modernized with a layered look to the lighting.  We really like that we don't always have to have all of the lights in the kitchen on when our under cabinet lights are on.  I'm hoping this will help to save on our energy bills.  This is a great product!