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A Brighter North: Alaska's First Agrivoltaics Project Is Advancing Food and Energy Security
Solar Farms: Harvesting Clean Energy and Fresh Produce Alaska's 8.5-megawatt Houston Solar Farm first came online in 2023, supplying electricity for roughly 1,400 homes and creating more than 30 local construction jobs. Â The project was engineered specifically for high-latitude, snowy conditions, with bifacial panels to capture light reflected off winter snowpack. The panels are also elevated and steeply tilted to shed snow, and rows are spaced wider than usual to facilitate
Josh Veblen
Oct 273 min read
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Hitting the Jackpot: How Casinos Are Slashing Energy Costs
A quick guide showing how casinos can secure six- and seven-figure annual savings by upgrading their energy systems.
Chris Tracy
Oct 237 min read
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Cold Storage. Hot Costs. Why Energy is Eating Into Your Bottom Line
From sky-high power demand to outdated infrastructure, cold-storage facilities face mounting energy challenges. Fortunately, innovative...
Chris Tracy
Aug 107 min read
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Tackling Energy Challenges in Data Centers: A Path towards Efficiency, Reliability, and Sustainability
There were 5,426 data centers in the U.S. as of March 2025, and the number is skyrocketing. Data centers are the digital backbones of the...
Chris Tracy
Jul 257 min read
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Retrofitting vs. Replacing: Finding the Right HVAC Solution for Your Facility
Upgrading your commercial HVAC system—whether through retrofit or replacement—is one of the smartest investments you can make for your...
Chris Tracy
Jun 274 min read
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Unlocking Proposition 2 Funding
Proposition 2: The Good News Proposition 2 (also known as Assembly Bill 247)—officially titled the Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Schools...
Josh Veblen
May 23 min read
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A Glimpse Into the Future of Clean, Local Energy
Ann Arbor, MI, is setting a new sustainable energy standard for cities across the U.S. In an era where cities across the U.S. are racing...
Josh Veblen
Apr 273 min read
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The Road to Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Trucking Fleets in 2025
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is revolutionizing the transportation industry, and U.S. trucking fleets are at the center of...
Josh Veblen
Mar 195 min read
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Bridging the Skills Gap in the Clean Energy Sector
The global energy sector is at a transformative crossroads, with employment figures reaching 67 million in 2023, reflecting a surge of...
Josh Veblen
Feb 162 min read
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Sustainability in 2025: From Promises to Action
What will our sustainability efforts look like in the coming years? As we step into 2025, sustainability efforts are being tested like...
Josh Veblen
Feb 63 min read
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The Building Block of Change: How CO2-Storing Building Materials Could Combat Global Warming
As global temperatures continue to rise, the pressing need to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions becomes more apparent. This...
Josh Veblen
Jan 22 min read
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Fast Charging and EV Batteries: What We Know Now
With the increasing use of DC fast charging stations, questions have arisen regarding the effects on battery life. Recent studies are...
Josh Veblen
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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EV Charging: A Transformative Opportunity for Businesses
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to rise in popularity, forward-thinking businesses have an opportunity to meet new customer needs...
Josh Veblen
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Sustainable Construction: Reviving Ancient Building Materials
Image courtesy of EcoCocon The construction industry is poised for a revolution. Can straw lead the way? An increased focus on...
Josh Veblen
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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AB 2208: What the Fluorescent Light Ban Means for Your Organization
California’s AB 2208, signed in September 2022, bans the sale and distribution of certain fluorescent bulbs. What the Ban Covers: The law...
Josh Veblen
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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Constructing More Sustainable Data Centers
Processing an AI query requires nearly 10 times more electricity than a typical Google search. This stark difference highlights a...
Josh Veblen
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Electrifying School Bus Fleets: A Transformative Opportunity
More than 21 million children in the U.S. rely on school buses to get to and from school each day. Shockingly, around 90% of these buses...
Josh Veblen
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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Californians Pass $10 Billion School Facilities Bond
Californians voted "Yes" on Assembly Bill (AB) 247—a statewide general obligation bond that provides $10 billion in funding for the...
Josh Veblen
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Six Sustainable Energy Solutions for Public Buildings
Public buildings are the core of every city, serving as community hubs where people gather, children play, and learn. Public buildings...
Josh Veblen
Jun 10, 20246 min read
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EV Charging Station Installation: Challenges & Solutions
The electrification of transportation is fundamental to both the mobility and energy transition. "The future is electric," stated John...
Josh Veblen
Apr 19, 20246 min read
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