Energy Management

Strategies for reducing energy usage in building and equipment design while enhancing operations and performance and maximizing cost savings

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The Benefits of Energy Storage Systems and Microgrids

Feb. 15, 2024
Understanding the basic principles behind how these systems work enables electrical professionals to better harness their power.
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Building and Maintaining the Grid of the Future

Oct. 12, 2023
Electrical contractors nationwide are partnering with utilities to support projects to drive energy efficiency, reliability, and resiliency.
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ACEEE Awarded $9.6 Million to Lead National Effort to Update Building Energy Codes

July 18, 2023
With $9.6 million in funding over five years from the Department of Energy, ACEEE will establish the National Energy Codes Collaborative.
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Welcome to Inaugural Issue of EV Infrastructure

July 3, 2023
As previously announced, we have ceased production of Electrical Wholesaling's G-Biz email newsletter. As a replacement, we are launching EV Infrastructure, which will track the...
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$51 Million Earmarked to Improve EV Charging Experience

May 23, 2023
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announces Ride and Drive Electric opportunity and ChargeX Consortium.
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10 Big-Money Construction Projects for 2023

Feb. 10, 2023
Even in what could be a down year for the construction market, there’s still a surprising number of billion-dollar projects underway or on the drawing boards.
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LA Becomes Largest California City to Electrify New Buildings

Dec. 15, 2022
New ordinance requires that all new buildings within city limits be constructed all-electric
Photo 1. This structure in Central Coast, Calif. is powered by an array of 28 solar panels situated down the hill from the guesthouse to preserve views extending out into the ocean. The panels sit along the grade of the hill to maximize exposure to the sun. The conduit is run underground to the garage where the batteries and inverter live.

Rise in Off-Grid Residential Solar Installations

Nov. 15, 2022
Homeowners are increasingly interested in using solar to go off grid — or at least as close as possible. The reasons why indicate this might not be a niche market much longer....
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Planning Tips for EVSE Installations

Oct. 18, 2022
NECA’s 2022’s educational program was loaded with content on building a business in EVSE installations. This session covered pre-installation planning.