The federal government should have the authority to simulate cyberattacks on the electric grid to lessen the nation’s vulnerability—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to testimony at a Senate committee hearing...
According to the latest report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), construction employment increased by a net 20,000 jobs in July. However, these gains were not seen equally across the industry...
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August. It is designed to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs as well as offer information and ideas on how to keep workers safe. This year...
Renewable power and energy storage are teaming up to help the country combat global warming in many ways. Just outside of San Francisco, communities are making contingencies against the growing risk of wildfires. Last month...
For the last few months, I’ve been showing you photos of fiber optic installations I’ve taken as I wander around the city of Santa Monica, Calif., where I live. This month is another in this series, with a few detours around...
With Washington, D.C. seeking to deliver 100% renewable energy by 2032, leaders believe that microgrids will be a key component of achieving that goal. For this reason, regulators are considering measures to lighten...
On July 23, the U.S. government issued a cybersecurity alert to operators of critical infrastructure, including electric utilities, outlining “immediate actions” that they should take during what it defines as a “time of...
From dams to casinos to billboards, nothing is done small in Nevada. Sun and land are large commodities, too. Recently, two companies tapped into those abundant resources in what they are describing as “one of the largest...
The construction of a fiber optic cable plant is a complicated process that often involves heavy equipment, rights of way and avoiding other utilities. How well do you know the processes involved in fiber optic cable plant construction?