Jeff Gavin

When it comes to mental well-being, sobering statistics abound. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimated that in 2020, one in five—52.9 million—U.S. adults lived with a mental illness. It is safe to assume...

Cleaner, better managed and flexible energy may have found its vehicle. Called Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs), this approach offers two-way power management between a utility and its customer. Stakeholders are...

3D printing makes manufacturing endlessly flexible and on-demand. You see it used in aerospace, healthcare and transportation, with everything from mechanical rotors to surgical components to dental crowns. Now, consider...

Delays are aggravating. The rescheduled flight or late train causes frustration. Rising to the top of the list—the unfinished economic recovery from COVID-19. In 2021, strong fiscal growth paused due to the rapid spread of...

The right lighting fixture can make a statement, set a style or be a signature in an office lobby, hotel bar or hospital reception area. However, “wired and done” takes more than good looks. It involves getting power, color...

It’s a wireless world: our phones are mobile, we can take our laptops anywhere and building design programs are now tablet-accessible. Heavy data demands, however, can often make wireless less nimble. Think of slower service...

There’s a future for electric cars that involves more than driving. Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) occurs when electric vehicles (EV) and charging stations interact with the electrical grid. This interplay could be one more...

There is a market on the horizon expertly tailored for the electrical contractor. Welcome to the rebooted all-electric home, where “clean electricity” takes on a new meaning. Today’s “all-electric” homes represent a...

The news of a reviving economy continues to gain currency. By year’s end, a gross domestic product (GDP) of 6% or more is expected. While recognizing we are climbing out from a –3.5% GDP low in 2020, the economy seems ready...

Just when you thought the office space has evolved, it changes again. Highly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, think of a world where the central office is supported by a workforce that toggles between on-site, at home and...

The term “smart grid” was coined 14 years ago. It initially spoke to technology-driven, demand-side power management and consumer-side energy efficiency to handle growing electrical power needs. Two-way power flow between the...

Today’s global concern about germs and germicidal treatment makes it a fortuitous moment for disinfectant LED lighting. While it remains a nascent area as research continues, markets are broadening and companies with...