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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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Report Predicts Mixed News on Construction Price Inflation, Supply Chain
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What’s Changed in California’s Energy Code for Residential Buildings?
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Solar Breaks Through the Clouds in 2022
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Improving Employment Rates for Construction Industry
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DOE-Funded Prizes Advancing Equitable Deployment of Clean Energy
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Is Augmented Reality a Boon for Workplace Safety?
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More Training Needed for Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
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Women in Construction Week Held March 5–11
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![Power Regulator Authorizes Transmission Upgrades in New York State]()
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Power Regulator Authorizes Transmission Upgrades in New York State
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![Report Shows U.S. Microgrid Market Brighter Than Ever]()
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Report Shows U.S. Microgrid Market Brighter Than Ever
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March Is National Ladder Safety Month
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![Virtual Power Plants Coming to Texas]()
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Virtual Power Plants Coming to Texas
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Multifamily Housing Market Weakens, While Remodeling Remains Steady
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![Now You’re (Not) Cooking With Gas]()
Green Building
Now You’re (Not) Cooking With Gas
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![DOE Investing in Technical Assistance to Bring Clean Energy to Industry]()
Green Building
DOE Investing in Technical Assistance to Bring Clean Energy to Industry
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![Growth in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Around the Country]()
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Growth in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Around the Country
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![Utility and Tech Company Join Forces, Give Boost to Smart Homes]()
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Utility and Tech Company Join Forces, Give Boost to Smart Homes
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![Department of Energy Raises the Bar for Energy-Efficient Homes]()
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Department of Energy Raises the Bar for Energy-Efficient Homes
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