According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy consumption has surpassed coal for the first time since 1885. And, no, that’s not a typo. It has...
A new report from McKinsey & Company, “How Construction Can Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus,” noted that while the pandemic is causing significant problems in construction, there are some strategies to address the...
The movement toward clean energy requires more than just government regulation. The private industry, and more than just utilities and energy users, has to embrace the cause. Recently, a clean energy advocacy organization...
On March 2, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk announced they will provide grants to 21 construction companies to design 300 fall protection safety harnesses for women. The goal of these grants’...
On May 19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the availability of $11.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants. The grants are available to non-profit organizations only, including labor unions...
On May 19, OSHA adopted revised policies for enforcing its requirements with respect to the coronavirus in response to the transition that states are making to reopen throughout the country. “Throughout the course of the...
Like solar, wind and other sustainable energy technologies, electric vehicles (EV) face the daunting challenge of becoming cost competitive with their fossil fuel burning rivals. Never one to back away from a challenge, EV...
In three separate research studies, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR looked at the varying impacts of COVID-19 on business activities for electrical contractors. The first and second surveys were fielded to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s...
On May 11, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) gave final approval for a $1 billion installation in the Nevada desert 33 miles northeast of Las Vegas, which will be the largest solar-powered project in the United States. It...
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdown has made an enormous dent in global energy demand, and the cumulative effects from a slow recovery and a possible second wave could be substantial, according a report by the...
On May 13, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the guide, “GD 4-2020 COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Electrical Equipment,” to help people in the electrical industry safely...
Unforeseen side effects of lockdowns and social distancing methods to combat the spread of the coronavirus include decreased energy demand and drops in pollution levels around the world. This year, the world may experience a...
Renewable energy producers are likely to get an extension to complete new projects and potentially receive federal tax credits in return since many have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Six U.S. senators on both...
A grim chapter in California history may finally be coming to a close. Its closure should be welcome, if not entirely satisfying, news to all those who were involved. On May 7, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC)...
A new report, “Determining Utility System Value of Demand Flexibility from Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings,” provides information for utilities on how to interact with these facilities to provide power in the most...
A new report, “Determining Utility System Value of Demand Flexibility from Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings,” provides information for utilities on how to interact with these facilities to provide power in the most...
A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) does not paint a good picture of employment in the industry as a result of the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey of its...
Renewables are gaining ground in places where fossil fuels have been the backbone of the economy. Now, even in Virginia, coal is not the only game in town. Last month, Salt Lake City-based sPower, a renewable energy...
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on May 1 has sweeping implications for electric utilities across the nation. Namely placing restrictions on the foreign-supplied components installed on the nation’s...
According to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program is allowing construction firms to add and retain employees, despite declining demand for...
