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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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![New Green Construction Certification Offered by ICC]()
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New Green Construction Certification Offered by ICC
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![National Apprenticeship Week to be Held November 15–21]()
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National Apprenticeship Week to be Held November 15–21
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![Organizations Debate Underground and Overground Power Lines]()
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Organizations Debate Underground and Overground Power Lines
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![Massachusetts Building Trades Council Launches Recovery Program]()
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Massachusetts Building Trades Council Launches Recovery Program
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![Grid Security Conference Brought Experts Together to Share Strategies]()
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Grid Security Conference Brought Experts Together to Share Strategies
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![Offshore Wind Billows in Biden’s Climate Action Plan]()
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Offshore Wind Billows in Biden’s Climate Action Plan
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![Supply Chain Shortages Continue to Trouble Contractors]()
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Supply Chain Shortages Continue to Trouble Contractors
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![OSHA Announces NOPR for Heat Standard]()
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OSHA Announces NOPR for Heat Standard
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![A Shortage of Available Lots Is a New Challenge to Homebuilding]()
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A Shortage of Available Lots Is a New Challenge to Homebuilding
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![EV Infrastructure Predicted to Grow]()
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EV Infrastructure Predicted to Grow
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![Construction Starts in Nonresidential, Residential and Nonbuilding Segments Improved in September]()
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![The Arbor Day Foundation Opens Applications for Utility Recognition]()
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The Arbor Day Foundation Opens Applications for Utility Recognition
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![Large-Scale Battery Storage Sees a Major Shift]()
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Large-Scale Battery Storage Sees a Major Shift
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![Global Energy Storage Is Poised to Grow]()
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Global Energy Storage Is Poised to Grow
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![Community Solar Project Brings Clean Energy to Low-Income Residents]()
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Community Solar Project Brings Clean Energy to Low-Income Residents
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![Interest in Net Zero Energy Buildings Continues to Grow]()
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Interest in Net Zero Energy Buildings Continues to Grow
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![NSC Sees Increase in Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2021]()
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NSC Sees Increase in Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2021
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![UL Offers New Technology for Building Safety and Fire Professionals]()
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UL Offers New Technology for Building Safety and Fire Professionals
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![Power Over Ethernet Continues to Mature]()
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Power Over Ethernet Continues to Mature
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![High Suicide Rates Among Construction Workers Indicate Need for Prevention]()
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