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    2024 Construction Forecast

    Dec. 13, 2023
    While no one seems to be expecting gangbusters growth in 2024, next year the electrical construction market should provide a steady flow of solid business opportunities.
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    The 10 Least-Green States in America: 2024

    April 29, 2024
    See which states ranked the lowest in terms of environmental-friendliness.

    The Top Everyday Electrician Videos of March 2024

    April 24, 2024
    See which of Trevor Ottmann's videos from The Everyday Electrician series from last month brought in the most views.
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    The Future of R&D Legislation on Design/Contractor Firms

    April 23, 2024
    How upcoming legislation would accelerate expensing that could benefit contractors, design firms.
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    Balancing Safety and Efficiency With LLLCs in Manufacturing Facilities

    April 23, 2024
    This case study demonstrates the money and energy savings offered by LLLCs.

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    Demystifying IECC and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Lighting and Control Requirements

    April 16, 2024
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    Power Play

    April 16, 2024
    Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables new lighting options — and new competition from low-voltage contractors. How does illumination stack up against other PoE applications?
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    Electrical Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions

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    Best practices for electrical contractors and their manufacturer partners

    New Product Showcase: Lighting & Controls — April 2024

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