July 2021

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Hubbell Control Solutions’ Driver

Keystone Technologies’ LED Driver

NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable

Colleen Beaty

On Thursday, August 5, NECA took part in a roundtable discussion with the U.S. Department of Energy, conducted by Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm with Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. A variety of business leaders were...

Safety

Jul 15, 2021

OSHA Holds 2021 Safe + Sound Week August 9-15

Holly Sauer

OSHA is holding their 2021 Safe + Sound Week August 9-15 to “encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program.” This nationwide event celebrates successful workplace safety programs while providing information on...

Green Building

Jul 15, 2021

AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings

William Atkinson

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., released a report containing a series of steps that public officials and the construction industry should take to reduce the carbon footprint of the “built...

Your Business

Jul 15, 2021

Progress Made on Federal Infrastructure Bill

William Atkinson

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan proposed by the White House earlier this year was expected to pass the Senate the weekend of August 7-8 and move on to the House of Representatives, but, as of August 9, a vote is now...

Green Building

Jul 15, 2021

Efficiency Saves Energy and Money

Rick Laezman

If cost is an indicator, energy efficiency is on the road to success. Since they first emerged in the 1970s, efficiency technologies and programs have helped the country meet its tremendous appetite for energy while...

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Green Building

Jul 15, 2021

Sustainable Electronics, By Design

Jim Romeo

As sustainability comes into the mainstay of conversations, it's important for electrical contractors to be vigilant and aware of some developments taking place globally about sustainability and electrical engineering...

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Safety

Jul 15, 2021

PG&E Invests Heavily in Wildfire Prevention

William Atkinson

To protect and meet the energy needs of its 16 million customers, and also enhance its own energy systems, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proposing a series of safety, resiliency and clean energy investments in...

Your Business

Jul 15, 2021

Lumber Prices Dropping in Futures Market, But Retail Prices Remain High

William Atkinson

Earlier this year, housing builders and potential homebuyers were struggling with rising affordability issues, largely due to soaring lumber prices. According to CNBC, lumber prices hit a record high on May 7, at $1,670.50...

QUIZ: Thinking About the Heat

In July, with pandemic restrictions easing or lifted, family and friends will get together, have reunions and go to the beach. Safety is key, and knowing emergency response procedures is crucial. Test yourself on tips we all should remember

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QUIZ: Understanding Fusion Splicing

As fusion-splicing machines become more affordable, single-mode fiber usage is more widespread and fusion splice-on connectors are becoming the termination method of choice. How well do you understand fusion splicing?

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July 2021

Table of Contents

The Recovery Strengthens: A midyear economic check-in for 2021

The Hybrid Office Pivots Again: A distributed workforce continues to foster change

Factory Reset: The shifting landscape of industrial and manufacturing work

Ready for Takeoff: OEG Inc. helps expand concourse at Portland International Airport

The Perfect Storm: Weather-related disasters yield opportunities, insights into safety

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Hubbell Control Solutions’ Driver

Fulham’s Emergency Ballast

Feit Electric’s Lamp

Sylvania’s Ballast

Megaman’s Lamp

Philips Hue's Lamp

Keystone Technologies’ LED Driver

EarthTronics’ Lamp

Isolite’s Emergency Ballast

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NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable

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AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings

Progress Made on Federal Infrastructure Bill

Efficiency Saves Energy and Money

Sustainable Electronics, By Design

PG&E Invests Heavily in Wildfire Prevention

Lumber Prices Dropping in Futures Market, But Retail Prices Remain High

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