August 2016: Collaborative Design and Construction

Aug 2016

Low-Tech Solar Steam Generation

To be of use, solar energy must be converted into heat, electricity or mechanical power.Heat (a.k.a. "solar thermal conversion") is one of the most popular methods for solar energy harvesting. The process involves collecting...

Lighting

Aug 2016

The Real Low-Carbon Economy 'Disruptor'

William Atkinson

When people think of the low-carbon economy and the multiple technologies in place that are fueling the growth of green, it is likely that most of them would point to wind and solar as the two most significant and influential...

Your Business

Aug 2016

AGC Employment Report Identifies Factors Slowing Industry Growth

Matt Kraus

While overall trends indicate a national growth in construction employment, in certain areas of the country, there is still cause for concern. According to findings by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), this...

Green Building

Aug 2016

Renewables Generation Growth Continues to Skyrocket

William Atkinson

According to the latest "Electric Power Monthly" report, released late August 2016 by the US Energy Information Administration, renewable electricity generation has surpassed levels of previous years in every month so far...

Green Building

Aug 2016

Wind Turbine Technician: Nation's Fastest Growing Occupation

William Atkinson

A new report, "US Wind Industry Annual Market Report, Year Ending 2015," published in April 2016 by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), reported a record total of 88,000 jobs across the industry in early 2016...

Your Business

Aug 2016

Rooftop Solar Gets a Reprieve in Arizona

Rick Laezman

In a state blessed by an abundance of sun, one might expect the solar industry to bask in unmitigated regulatory support. But Arizona is not California, and the state’s homegrown controversy over rooftop solar has cast a dark...

Your Business

Aug 2016

Coal Could Be a Thing of the Past

Rick Laezman

The future role of coal has always been a central question in the larger discussion about climate change and renewable power. Some envision a future without coal entirely, but that scenario has not always seemed practical. A...

Your Business

Aug 2016

Schneider Electric Introduces New Online Platform

Hannah Fullmer

On July 26, 2016, Schneider Electric introduced its New Energy Opportunities (Neo) Network, an online networking tool designed to help companies find the best renewable energy solutions for their business. According to a...

August 2016: Collaborative Design and Construction

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AGC Employment Report Identifies Factors Slowing Industry Growth

Renewables Generation Growth Continues to Skyrocket

Wind Turbine Technician: Nation's Fastest Growing Occupation

Rooftop Solar Gets a Reprieve in Arizona

Coal Could Be a Thing of the Past

Schneider Electric Introduces New Online Platform

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