Energy Management

There’s no denying the fact that recent advancements on the LED front have created upheaval in the design, distribution, installation, and maintenance arenas. Today, designers have an amazing array of options to choose from when it comes to l...

As lighting grows more capable and complex, a novel approach to lighting upgrades may be attracting more interest.

Efforts to make buildings more energy efficient continue to march along at a slow and steady pace. Improvements are being driven on two fronts: advancements in technology, and new codes and standards requirements. When combined, these two...

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) present unique opportunities for electrical contracting firms with solar expertise and a willingness to collaborate with other trades. The question is, given the current obstacles, is this technology ready...

Building efficiency guidelines like Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1 continue to evolve as compliance, technology, and higher aims blend.

Electrical contractors help power new Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of mainland Rhode Island.

Over the last year-and-a-half or so, we’ve published quite a few articles that focused on new technologies or market trends we think you should keep an eye on. When the Internet of Things (IoT) discussion exploded on the scene, we tried to ...

The benefits and safety challenges of a second life for EV batteries.

Heightened recognition of electrical grid vulnerability is advancing interest in distributed energy, further aligning building management systems and smart controls with the microgrid concept.

As solar PV deployments set new records, electrical contractors consider the path forward in what could grow to become a crowded space.