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THE ECONOMY WANTS TO WIN. It has taken every hit and gotten back up. Neither COVID-19, nor steep inflation, supply-chain woes or the war in Ukraine has delivered a knockout punch. Read the article HERE

“SKYGLOW, LIGHT TRESPASS, GLARE AND COLOR remain issues in outdoor lighting design. For the first time, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) addressed them in technical requirements released December 2021. LUNA version 1.0 identifies outdoor LED luminaires that save energy and promote responsible outdoor lighting.“ Read the article HERE

“A coalition of states and a Canadian province is in the final stages of developing an action plan for the complete electrification of trucks and buses. This could spell substantial opportunities for electrical contractors to install and maintain the necessary charging infrastructure for keeping these fleets running.” Read the article HERE

Higher summer temperatures are having a significant impact on power systems. “The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC)’s 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment, published in May, reports that higher summer temperatures will be a major test for the nation’s power delivery systems. The report notes that weather officials are expecting above-normal temperatures for much of North …

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Let’s Connect: Community solar developers and utilities work together “Rooftop solar panels can be a great deal for those with the available roof space and funds for installation. But this option for reducing the electricity bill and related greenhouse gas emissions just isn’t available to many, if not most, in the United States, including renters. …

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Energy Storage Can Help Renewables Balance the Grid “Published in January 2022 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Storage Futures Study explores the potential energy storage’s role and impact in the nation’s changing electricity sector. Specifically, it looks at how advances in technology could impact the deployment of utility-scale and distributed storage. It …

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Safer Return to the Office: The contactless workplace approach adjusts to keep venues operational “The coronavirus hit the world full force in March 2020 and upended business. Offices emptied out, with millions of workers opting to work remotely. In downtown Chicago, huge office towers stood vacant except for maintenance crews.” Read the article HERE

Offshore Wind Riding a Wave to Growth “After years of promise and potential, the offshore wind industry may now be turning into the powerhouse it has been projected to be. According to a report by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, 2021 was a breakthrough year for the industry.” Read the article HERE

Experts Predict Nonresidential Building Will Rally by 2023 “The nonresidential building sector did not see the same gains in 2021 as other sectors, such as multifamily. In fact, spending on nonresidential declined 5% in 2021, compounding on a 2% decline in 2020. However, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the sector is predicted …

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Interest in EVs Driven by Factors Such as High Gas Prices and New Models “A Forbes report from Feb. 24 indicates that the current increase in purchases of electric vehicles is due to the availability of new models combined with rising fuel prices, although EV sales have not necessarily correlated with high gas prices in …

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