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Rick Laezman

Los Angeles

Freelance Writer at Electrical Contractor

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Director, local governmental relations, California Association of REALTORS

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  • 1 week ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

    Grid operators are striving to address increased demand and other challenges across the country. In the Northeast, officials have come together to coordinate their efforts. In July 2024, several states signed a memorandum of understanding to form the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission (Collaborative). The purpose of the agreement was to coordinate enhanced interregional transmission planning and development.

  • 2 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

    States across the country have dramatically increased their generating capacity from renewable sources, which will help them face the coming demands from summer heat. This clean power will also add a new layer of challenges during periods when the weather is extreme. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is the regulatory authority that oversees the continent’s electric grid, ensuring reliability and efficiency in the areas it regulates.

  • 3 weeks ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

    As the use of artificial intelligence expands its reach in society, the demand for data centers and the energy they consume is increasing rapidly across the country. Chicago-based Exelon is one of the nation’s largest utility companies. It serves nearly 11 million customers with six different transmission and distribution utilities covering five states and the District of Columbia.

  • 1 month ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

    Reducing emissions from buildings has attracted increased attention in the effort to stop climate change. Finding the best strategy remains a challenge. A new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) concludes that electrification may be the most cost-effective approach. “The Potential for Alternative Fuels in Building Decarbonization” was published on April 30.

  • 1 month ago | ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Rick Laezman

    Community solar projects are providing clean, affordable electricity in states around the country. According to a recent study, they are contributing other benefits, too.

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29 Mar 23

Cities are rejecting the builder's remedy: https://t.co/rbBUPgKvAs

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I'm looking forward to this: https://t.co/YoJqsEZCFo

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20 Oct 22

State rejects over a dozen Bay Area housing elements: https://t.co/ZWEMfKe9bq