On Oct. 28, 2020, Hurricane Zeta made landfall in southeastern Louisiana, wreaking havoc on the region’s infrastructure. As the 27th named tropical storm and 11th hurricane in 2020, Zeta is just the latest storm in an...
In the battle over carbon emissions and clean energy, buildings have been pushed to the front lines. A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Washington, D.C., concludes that carbon...
According to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., sales of newly-built single-family homes fell 3.5% in September to 959,000, based on data from the U.S. Department of Housing...
On Oct. 29, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Washington, D.C., announced the start of bidding on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, which will target up to $16 billion to deploy networks designed...
The national debate over energy and climate change has played out on a number of fronts. Even some of the more mundane matters have come under scrutiny. For example, take the energy efficiency of dishwashers. This month, the...
According to a new special report from Dodge Data & Analytics, Hamilton, N.J., the construction industry stands in a unique position when gauging the impacts of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The special report...
Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., have found a way to get more energy out of thermophotovoltaic cells, which could have a big impact on energy storage down the line. Thermophotovoltaic cells are...
According to its “2020 Travelers Risk Index,” the Travelers Companies Inc., New York, reported that fewer companies than last year have taken steps to mitigate cybersecurity risks, despite their rising concerns about these...
Efficiency has become one of the primary instruments of change in the energy field. Despite growing awareness and adoption, government support is still essential. In Arizona, regulators gave energy efficiency a ten-year boost...
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA), consumption of renewable energy in the United States grew for the fourth year in a row, reaching a record 11.5 quadrillion...
Powerhome Solar, which provides solar energy services for residential customers and business owners in nine states, is working to bring up to 100 jobs to Knoxville, Tenn. The solar energy and efficiency service company...
According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Washington, D.C., the U.S. wind industry added 9,132 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity in 2019, which is the third strongest year ever for domestic installations...
Innovation has been the driving force of change in the energy industry in recent years. While the demand for change is strong, the challenge of paying for new energy technology remains formidable. In the spirit of change...
According to a survey released by the National Safety Council (NSC) and Truce Software (a company focused on decreasing workplace distraction and improved worker safety based in Lisle, Ill.), drivers remain “persistently...
Here’s a novel way to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 on construction job sites: have workers walk through a “cube” that sprays them with an approved disinfectant that’s similarly used in hospital settings. Several...
The Dodge Momentum Index, published by Dodge Data & Analytics, Hamilton, N.J., rose 3.7% in September to 130.8. The Dodge Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building...
Technology has altered the way we generate and consume energy. Now, it is impacting the way we manage our energy use, and an entire market is emerging around this trend. A published report by Guidehouse Insights finds that...
On September 30, OSHA published three additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers related to employer requirements for reporting employees’ in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities resulting from work-related...
In a previous article, Electrical Contractor explored the environmental benefits of green roofs, including reducing energy used for heating and cooling, managing stormwater, improving air and water quality, mitigating the...
Last week, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released the first two videos of a series focused on the importance of electrical safety in the workplace and at home. The video campaign, “Faces of Fire/Electrical,”...
