Cable termination apparatus and method

A cable termination to a power distribution module comprising:

• a power distribution module housing having a conductive mounting tube extending therefrom, the mounting tube includes a main bore extending therethrough for receiving a main power cable;
• a main power cable received within the main bore, wherein the main power cable includes at least one wire extending into the power distribution module housing, and wherein the main power cable includes a cylindrical shield element surrounding the at least one wire;
• a commoning element engaging the shield element and securing the shield element into engagement with the mounting tube to electrically common the shield element and the housing;
• and
• a tap power cable secured to the housing, wherein the tap power cable includes at least one wire received within the power distribution module housing and electrically connected to the main power cable wire, wherein power is distributed from the main power cable to the tap power cable.