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Rising From the Ashes of 9/11

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Your Business)

Ten years have passed since the devastating terrorist attacks of Sept.

Five That Thrive: ARRA Projects

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Your Business)

Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed on Feb.

Holy Texting Refrigerators, Batman!

By Chuck RossUnder (Residential)

Warwick Stirling hopes for a more meaningful relationship with his refrigerator.

The Winning Proposition

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

There was a time when general contractors (GCs) had more projects than teams to work them.

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U.S. Army Embraces Net-Zero Energy

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

September 2011

Better known for its heroics on the battlefield, the U.S. Army is leading by example on another front: the fight to save energy. READ MORE

Incandescent Misconception

(Lighting)

By

Craig DiLouie

September 2011

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 created new efficiency standards for 40–100-watt (W) incandescent general-service lamps, along with an uproar. As of Jan. READ MORE

FCC Reveals Truth of Advertised Broadband Rates

(Miscellaneous)

By

Timothy Johnson

September 2011

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a report that promised to shake up the broadband world. READ MORE

Reusing Old Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

(Miscellaneous)

By

Mike Breslin

September 2011

The expected growth in vehicle electrification poses a challenge: What will happen to the battery systems after they reach the end of useful life in a vehicle? READ MORE

Wiring’s Future Is Secure

(Systems)

By

Darlene Bremer

September 2011

No specific market numbers apply to the cable and wire used to install and integrate security and life safety products, according to Maricha Ellis, business manager, security READ MORE