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Grid Rebuild Drives Super-cycle Job Growth
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The United States is commencing its largest power infrastructure construction and grid modernization in years, with all-time-high investment. In 2024, electric utilities invested a record ...
Codes & Standards
Wisconsin Updates National Electrical Code to 2023 Edition
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On Sept. 1, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced it adopted the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC). The state had previously been using the 2017 edition with amendments.
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First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Progresses
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DOT Gets Bullish on EV Charging Stations
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DOD Contracts for Energy Storage Project at Military Base
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The Future Is Dimming for Fluorescent Lamps
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Community Teams Win DOE Support for Local Clean Energy Projects
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South Dakota Sioux Face Barriers to Launching Wind Farm
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Homeowners Are Delaying Renovation Work, Survey Finds
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New Legislation Updates National Apprenticeship Act
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Energy Company Launches Pilot Project to Increase New York Grid Capacity
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California Highways Could Be the Next Hot Spot for Solar
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All Regions Need Improvement in Transmission Planning, Report Says
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Employers Should Beware Scams Involving the Employee Retention Credit
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Positive Trends Billowing U.S. Land-Based Wind
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Drone Use Continues To Rise on Job Sites
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Construction Trades Tempt Tech Students
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