A Brooklyn startup has found a way to recover otherwise-wasted kinetic energy from passing vehicles, so it could be put “back to work” in the form of regenerated power. RoadPower Systems Inc., New York, has developed “smart...
A number of utilities (all subsidiaries of Exelon, Chicago) working together in cooperation have won three of the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) 2020 Technology Transfer Awards for Innovation. The annual EPRI...
According to a report from Wood Mackenzie, Annapolis, Md., while the shift toward renewable power generation relies on adding transmission capacity, opposition to new lines makes that an uphill battle. The report noted that...
According to a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., based on a survey conducted by the organization, the demand from homeowners for remodeling work is increasing significantly. While...
While consumers have been getting smarter about energy use, cities are wising up, too. A new market study shows that demand for smart city technology is poised for growth. Released in the second quarter of this year, the...
Seven Walmart stores across California now have solar energy systems atop their rooftops and parking lot carports. Sol Systems, a leading national solar energy firm based in Washington, D.C., completed installation of the...
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) “Annual Energy Outlook 2021,” U.S. commercial floor space will grow over the next 30 years, while energy use for that floorspace will increase at a much slower...
According to a January 2021 report, “A 2030 United States Macro Grid,” from Breakthrough Energy Sciences (BES), an organization founded by Bill Gates that works to promote innovation designed to help eliminate greenhouse...
Proper use of the NEC is essential and separates the best from the rest, whether in estimating, project management or carrying out the responsibilities of a field foreman. It is important not to use slang words or terms with different meanings than those defined in the Code. Always use a “common language of communication” supported by defined terms.