Electrical contractors are essential to the construction and maintenance of both residential and commercial buildings, as they ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems, ranging from basic lighting to complex network installations. Read on to discover more about this exciting career! What is an Electrical Contractor? Electrical contractors are responsible for the planning,…
Read moreThe Center on Global Energy Policy reported that the worldwide buildings sector uses roughly 30 percent of energy for natural gas, electricity, heating, cooling, lighting, equipment, cooking, and more. Decarbonization is an important factor when it comes to the construction sector. With global warming on the rise, eco-friendly commercial buildings are in high demand, especially…
Read moreThe energy transition into clean energy has ramped up throughout the United States, bringing the Inflation Reduction Act – a variety of tax credits and other incentives – with it. Governments and corporations are motivated to implement decarbonization goals while driving renewable and energy storage options. However, some hiccups in the road, including supply chain…
Read moreAn all-electric class eight commercial truck that Tesla initially presented in 2017 has finally completed its first 500-mile trip with a full load. Slated to be in production in 2019, with 10,000 trucks made by 2022, the Tesla Semi production has been slow at best. Finally manufactured in October of 2022, deliveries are scheduled for early…
Read moreGeneral Motors (GM) has sparked its own energy storage business called GM Energy, which will utilize its Ultium battery packs to rival the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack products. GM Energy will power homes, charge cars, and convert energy back to the power grid if necessary. GM Energy will be split into three divisions: Ultium Home,…
Read moreThe Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan has been approved for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which was created and backed by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Totaling over $1.5 billion to help build EV chargers, all states have access to…
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