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1 week ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
It’s no secret that demand for electricity is increasing rapidly. A recent study conducted by PA Consulting and released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), “A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future,” projects an escalation in demand of 50% over the next 25 years. Furthermore, electricity is projected to grow from 21% of final energy use to around 32% by 2050.
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2 weeks ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
After the recent Los Angeles wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in late March 2025 to bury more than 150 circuit miles of distribution power lines in the hopes of preventing future devastating fire damage. Following up on that order, Southern California Edison released a plan for Altadena and Malibu, where the Palisades and Eaton fires took place.
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3 weeks ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction workers die by suicide at a higher rate than the national average. “New Research on Mental Health and Construction,” a March 2025 webinar by CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training, Silver Spring, Md., took an in-depth look at some of the factors leading to that rate and methods to diminish it. The webinar identified suicide in the construction industry as an issue around which to create a public health model.
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1 month ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
In its April 2024 Electric Power Monthly report, the Energy Information Administration announced that solar power was the fastest-growing source of electricity in the nation in 2024. in February that utility-scale and rooftop solar increased approximately 27% in 2024 compared with the same period in 2023.
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1 month ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
Research of wages by industry indicates that electrician salaries compare favorably with other skilled trades, such as carpenters, construction workers, cost estimators and plumbers. For example, entry-level electricians tend to make more than plumbers and entry-level HVAC technicians. As of April 1, 2025, the reported in the United States spans a range from $50,930 to $88.620.
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1 month ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
ServiceTitan, Glendale, Calif., a software platform for trades such as electrical, HVAC, painting, plumbing and roofing, recently released its 2025 Residential Trades Report on the health of the residential home services industry. The research was conducted by Thrive Analytics on behalf of ServiceTitan. According to the report, 63% of the 1,000 residential services contractors polled self-reported that they are “thriving”—experiencing consistent growth and positioned for success.
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2 months ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Lori Lovely
Designed to encourage Americans to invest in energy-efficient doors, windows, water heaters, HVAC systems and insulation, the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (also known as the 25C tax credit) has the added benefit of supporting domestic jobs, according to a March 2025 report from Rewiring America.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
ecmag.com | Lori Lovely
As the fires around Los Angeles continue to wreak paths of total destruction, with more than 40,000 acres burned and 12,300 structures destroyed as of Monday, Jan. 13, utilities once again examine options to alleviate the impact of fire on crucial electrical infrastructure and develop protocols to minimize the role power lines might play in exacerbating these infernos.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
bobvila.com | Lori Lovely
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Many people aspire to attract birds to their backyard because they enjoy watching them flitting about—and they appreciate the benefits birds bring to a yard, such as pest control and pollination of plants. It’s heartwarming to know you’re supporting the local and transient bird population by feeding your avian neighbors.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
ecmag.com | Lori Lovely
According to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in November, the number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. private sector in 2023 was an estimated 2.6 million—down 8.4% from about 2.8 million the year before. A 56.6% decrease in illnesses brings the number of cases reported to its lowest level since 2019.
