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It goes without saying that one of the major catalysts of the recent technological boom is electricity. After all, when the lightbulb was invented, no longer was work time restricted by the sun’s natural cycle. Productivity and development increased significantly, as people now had the ability to work around the clock, overnight, or whenever they needed to. …
The electric submetering market is taking off, thanks to the United States increasing their efforts to reduce their energy consumption. With global revenue from electric submeters expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2024, there is a huge opportunity for electrical contractors to take advantage of this enormous growth. Not only can contractors help their clients …
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With rising energy costs and increasing concern over the state of the environment, the demand for eco-friendly heating and cooling systems has skyrocketed—and the solution may be right beneath our feet. Geothermal energy has been around since the beginning of time, and uses the constant temperature from the earth to heat and cool homes and …
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As buildings become more energy efficient, the proper management of plug loads is now more important than ever. According to a report from the New Building Institute, electronic office equipment such as computers and printers can account for as high as 40 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed in a commercial building. By adopting …
The spread of counterfeit products is a world-wide problem, and one that isn’t easy to tackle. In 2014 alone, U.S. enforcement programs were able to seize fake products that were worth an estimated $1.2 billion, with the primary source of counterfeiting coming from China. Counterfeit products are a serious concern for every business, and the electrical …
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The economy continues to improve in 2016, but not nearly as quickly as some would like. The outlook for the electrical construction market does seem promising, with gains of 16 percent in the residential sector and 9 percent for nonresidential buildings. However, this means little if your contracting business isn’t around to reap the benefits. Many contracting …
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There can be a bit of confusion when it comes to using the terms “grounding” and “bonding.” In fact, the terms are often misused, even in the codes that electrical contractors use today. This is because grounding can mean different things to different people, making the two terms fairly ambiguous. Knowing the difference between the …
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These days, there is a huge burden on manufacturers to find new ways to lower their operating costs, maximize efficiency, and enhance worker safety. As many manufacturers know, this is not an easy task, no matter what industry you are in. Many facilities are working with a reduced budget and need to come up with …
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In many cases, blackouts are nothing more than minor annoyances. However, there are also times when a blackout can last for days and cause serious problems for both homeowners and business owners. For this reason, many are investing in backup generators that will deliver electricity to where it is needed most. Transfer switch equipment is a key …
It isn’t uncommon for contractors to have excess materials and electrical equipment lying around. Tossing it in the trash is not only wasteful, but it can potentially violate some local regulations which require contractors to recycle these items properly. There are a few ways in which electrical contractors can do the environment some good and …
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