Have you ever thought of buying an all-electric car but were worried you would run out of power before you got to your destination? Well, soon, you may be able to recharge your car as you drive. The Indiana Department of...
To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure, OSHA is in the process of expanding its efforts to address heat-related illnesses. Specifically, the agency plans to: Implement an enforcement initiative on heat...
According to a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., the number of women employed in the construction industry in the United States grew slightly in 2020, increasing to approximately...
Energy storage has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and it has emerged as an essential technology in the transformation to renewables. That growth is likely to continue. According to a report, the U.S. energy storage...
In September 2021, the White House issued a press release announcing a new, comprehensive, six-part plan to increase vaccinations nationwide. According to the press release, past efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic have...
Extreme weather events and the long-lasting impacts on the nation’s electric grid and power supply are encouraging more consumers to purchase residential solar storage systems, according to CNBC. Power outages were cited as a...
In early September, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) “Solar Futures Study.” According to the study, solar energy could account...
Momentum for electric vehicles (EVs) has been building for years, as society looks for ways to cut its dependence on fossil fuels and reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases. A number of developments are helping to...
According to a report from Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., the construction industry lost a total of 3,000 jobs between July and August 2021, as continuing declines in nonresidential segments...
In 2019, the median age of construction workers was 41, according to a National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of the most recent American Community Survey data. While that is the same age as a typical worker...
What does it take to survive hurricane season each year for utilities—especially those in the Southeastern United States? It takes a lot, including well-trained utility workers, partnerships with other utilities and great...
According to an August 2021 report from Pecan Street, a residential electricity research firm based in Austin, Texas, electric service panels in up to 48 million U.S. single-family homes will need to be upgraded to fully...
Cities have been pioneering the use of new technology to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve energy efficiency. Smart cities have adopted various forms of cutting-edge digital solutions to improve services in all...
Hurricane Ida made landfall Aug. 29, 2021, at 11:55 a.m. CDT as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, La., with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Preliminary reports from NASA suggest that the...
According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), battery storage is at the beginning of a major growth spurt. “Battery Storage in the United States: An Update on Market Trends” noted that the...
Temperatures across the country have soared this summer. The intense heat has driven up electricity demand, as air conditioning and fans are pressed into service to provide much-needed relief. According to the U.S. Energy...
On August 11, the California Energy Commission adopted the state’s 2022 Energy Code, which includes stepped-up energy efficiency standards for newly constructed homes and buildings, as well as for substantially renovated...
According to the results of the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Washington, D.C., confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased in the second...
The electric grid faces many challenges as renewables and other technologies transform energy generation, distribution and consumption. The growth of electric vehicles (EVs), for example, raises many questions about the grid...
Dry-type transformers are gaining popularity over liquid-type transformers due to their lower cost, higher efficiency and improved safety. They have no rotating parts and use an eco-friendly temperature insulation system...
