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1 week 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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2 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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1 month 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.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
homelight.com | Lori Lovely
You’re ready to list your house for sale and are crunching some numbers. The national average real estate commission is 5.8% of the home sale, and half of that figure goes to the listing agent. You could save some cash if you sold your home without an agent … So, can you be your own real estate agent? Yes, you can be your own real estate agent by selling your home “for sale by owner” or by obtaining a real estate license.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
bobvila.com | Lori Lovely
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Changing weather often drives bugs inside, but some bugs seek ingress to your home all year long. Although most bugs hoping to share your abode are harmless, some can trigger allergies, bite, cause damage, or transmit diseases. Even the most innocuous bugs constitute an unwanted intrusion.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
ecmag.com | Lori Lovely
A new study conducted by the International Safety Equipment Association (a trade association representing the leading brands of safety equipment in the United States) and J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. took on the task of examining both the practices and challenges of head protection. The results of the study were released in November 2024.
