Even as recently as two years ago, utility-scale lithium-ion batteries were considered cutting edge technology, and just a few forward-thinking utilities were experimenting with the concept. These days, though, it seems there...

A new 1-megawatt (MW) solar power plant opened just 330 feet from the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, confirming rumors that the site of the nuclear meltdown will have a second life with green energy. The project opened...

Smart technology isn’t only about thermostats and meters. The ability of digital interfaces to increase energy efficiency in the most mundane ways has now reached the unlikely realm of public trash receptacles. In September,...

J&M Brown Co. Inc. (JMB), Jamaica Plain, Mass., provided the electrical construction and highly detailed lighting renovations for the Ambassador Theatre Group's (ATG) historic restoration of the Emerson Colonial Theatre in...

Many changes—both positive and negative—have occurred at the state level regarding energy efficiency, according to the 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard , published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy...

According to data released in mid-September by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Commerce, total housing starts increased 9.2 percent in August, to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1...

All of the signs are pointing to a significant growth curve for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and networks as a result of the continuing rapid growth in EV sales. According to a new Bloomberg New Energy Finance...

As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of numerous catastrophic natural disasters, identifying a reliable source of emergency residential power remains a concern. While diesel generators have historically...

Cleveland, a metropolitan center known more for its urban struggles than its progressive energy policies, has joined the ranks of American cities that have fully embraced clean power. In its updated Climate Action Plan...

As the nation’s economy continues to grow, the job market also improves. Some sectors are benefitting more than others. According to a recent analysis, construction jobs are out in front. In September, the Associated General...

More than 130 organizations, led by non-profit Public Citizen , recently petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish a heat-protection standard for U.S. workers. The petition requests that...

The electrical construction industry continually keeps pace with new technologies, shifts in the labor market and more. Professionals working in this space can stay abreast of the latest developments by learning about...

NECA Student Chapters at Illinois Institute of Technology, Penn State University and Iowa State University will head to the 2018 NECA Show in Philadelphia later this month for the final stage of the Green Energy Challenge,...

In many ways, the 2018 NECA Convention in Philadelphia will be unlike any of the others that have been held in past years. In fact, there are so many new and unique events and attractions at this year's convention that it can...

The NECA Convention and Trade Show is coming to Philadelphia for the first time in 50 years, and those attending their first-ever show may be trying to figure out how to get the most out of their time in the City of Brotherly...

There are several reasons for today’s well-publicized labor shortages, according to Kevin Tighe, executive director, labor relations & workforce development, at the National Electrical Contractors Association. First,...

Building energy consumption has emerged as an important component in the movement toward greater energy efficiency. Specific industries stand to gain more than others as their buildings adopt more efficient technology. For...

For electrical contractors looking for the “next big thing,” a new report suggests that it might be residential battery storage projects. The “ 2018 Utility Energy Storage Market Snapshot ,” released by the Smart Electric...

In February, IEEE Access published an article outlining a study by Jesse Aronstein and David W. Carrier, “Molded Case Circuit Breakers—Some Holes in the Electrical Safety Net.” The study claims testing found certain brands of...

Already a pioneer in the field of clean energy, California has raised the bar again. In August, the state legislature approved a bill that, by 2045, requires 100 percent of retail energy sales to come from zero-carbon sources...