Many businesses and people that would like access to solar can’t afford it or experience some other roadblock to installing it, such as poor locations for solar access. One solution to these problems is “community solar,” an...
For decades, industrial, commercial, governmental and residential utility customers have been improving the energy efficiency and energy management of their facilities as a way to reduce their utility bills and improve the...
The following information is taken from the latest data published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Released in December 2019, the data is for injuries, illnesses and deaths that occurred in...
Working under the influence of illegal drugs and other substances is obviously grounds for termination. However, with cannabis medically or fully legal in 47 states, the National Safety Council (NSC) released a statement in...
A new technology is showing promise for improving warning signals on work sites. The October report, “Embedded Safety Communication System for Robust Hazard Perception of Individuals in Work Zones,” from the University of...
While a comprehensive safety program involves all levels and departments in an organization, a new study published by Dodge Data & Analytics, “The Safety Management in Construction Industry SmartMarket Report,” finds that...
In a rare move the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the Energy Sector Pathfinder...
Prefabrication and modular construction methods have been used for a number of years now. However, a new report from Dodge Data & Analytics, with support from Bradley Corporation, the Modular Building Institute, Pinnacle...
A new report published by Wood Mackenzie identifies six key themes to pay attention to over the next 10 years for those interested in work in the solar industry. It will be defined by two trends: a shift from purely...
The Gemini Project, a solar plus storage project commissioned by Nevada-based NV Energy will be the largest solar farm in the United States and possibly the world. The project, which includes 690 megawatts (MW) of solar and...
As more utility-scale renewables projects (primarily wind and solar) are built, there is a growing need for new transmission lines to connect these sites to the existing grid. However, this is becoming more challenging...
According to the latest research report from the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC), “2020 State of the Consumer,” consumer interest in residential energy efficiency and energy saving technologies is increasing...
