Josh Veblen
Building a Sustainable Future: 10 Trends and Innovations in the Construction Industry
By its very nature, the construction industry is one of the planet's largest consumers of minerals and natural resources. In addition to...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 19
- 4 min
Electric Vehicle Charging: Current Trends and Future Technologies
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the transportation industry, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional,...
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Josh Veblen
- Jun 26
- 3 min
The Costly Consequences of Deferred Maintenance in Schools
Approximately 28% of all U.S. public schools were built before 1950, 45% were built between 1950 and 1969, and 17% were built between...
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Josh Veblen
- May 3
- 5 min
Sick of Sick Buildings?
Between work and home, Americans spend most of their time indoors—up to 90%. So it’s easy to understand why the built environment impacts...
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Josh Veblen
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Next Generation Lighting Technologies
So, what’s new? The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart sensor technology has prompted several new lighting advancements....
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Josh Veblen
- Mar 18
- 6 min
Hold Your Breath. The Critical Need to Improve Indoor Air Quality in U.S. Schools
Nearly 57.5 million students, teachers, and staff enter U.S. classrooms every day. According to estimates from the Environmental...
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Josh Veblen
- Feb 22
- 6 min
Electrifying Commercial Fleets
Until fairly recently, fleet electrification was primarily limited to passenger or light-duty vehicles—but that’s quickly changing. On...
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Josh Veblen
- Jan 26
- 4 min
Electrifying Public Transportation
Transportation is currently responsible for 37% of all carbon emissions in the U.S. Electrifying transportation is one of the fastest,...
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Josh Veblen
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
K-12 schools benefit from new lighting technology
New LED lighting technology offers many benefits for schools challenged with tight budgets and limited resources. In addition to sizable...
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Josh Veblen
- Nov 21, 2022
- 3 min
Can the U.S. Grid Handle the Transition to EVs?
Timing’s everything Just days after California announced that it would stop selling gas-powered cars by 2035, the state’s Independent...
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Josh Veblen
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Energy Insecurity
Electricity is an indispensable part of modern life. It enables essential services such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and...
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Josh Veblen
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
Improved lighting controls for hospitals.
Just what the doctor ordered Since most hospitals have limited access to natural daylight, artificial lighting plays a crucial role in...
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Josh Veblen
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Battery Storage. Can it Benefit Your Business?
A Perfect Pairing Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are great. Except when they’re not. Solar doesn’t produce energy when...
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Josh Veblen
- Sep 14, 2022
- 5 min
Ten Key Components of the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which passed on July 27, 2022, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by about 40%...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
Virtual Power Plants: Revolutionizing Energy Management
The power grid in the U.S. is showing signs of its age, struggling to meet current demand and ill-equipped to deal with ever-increasing...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
Retailers use lighting controls to attract new customers
Challenged by rising inflation, supply chain issues, and online shopping, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for new ways to boost...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 21, 2022
- 5 min
Creating a Healthy & Productive Learning Environment
When you consider that the average school building in the U.S. is 50 years old, the need for critical infrastructure upgrades becomes...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
CVS Health Partners with ABS to Upgrade Lighting in 122 Stores
Renowned as an innovative organization, CVS Health is committed to solving the most complex public health challenges of our time. There...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
ABS Supports UC Santa Barbara's Sustainability Efforts
UC Santa Barbara is committed to fostering a culture of environmental responsibility through campus-wide sustainability efforts. UCSB...
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Josh Veblen
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
ABS Builds a Zero-emission Mobility Hub in Sacramento
Mobility hubs are a fairly recent development. The concept is to provide an integrated suite of of mobility services—from transit to bike...
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