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Challenges and Opportunities: U.S. Colleges and Universities on the Path to Sustainability
A recent Times Higher Education report suggests that while U.S. universities and colleges continue to lead the world in innovation and...

Josh Veblen
Feb 6, 20247 min read
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Energizing Education: Six Ways Schools and Colleges Benefit by Installing EV Charging
A commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is evident in nearly all sectors throughout the U.S. The education industry is no...

Josh Veblen
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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Ask the Experts: What Can be Done to Improve the EV Charging Experience
Here’s the problem: While EV sales have been growing exponentially year-over-year, EV charging infrastructure has not kept pace. As a...

Josh Veblen
Oct 9, 20234 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Aug 17, 20237 min read
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Electric Vehicle Charging: Current Trends and Future Technologies
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the transportation industry, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional,...

Josh Veblen
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
May 3, 20235 min read
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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....

Josh Veblen
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Mar 18, 20236 min read
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Electrifying Commercial Fleets
Until fairly recently, fleet electrification was primarily limited to passenger or light-duty vehicles—but that’s quickly changing. On...

Josh Veblen
Feb 22, 20236 min read
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Electrifying Public Transportation
Transportation is currently responsible for 37% of all carbon emissions in the U.S. Electrifying transportation is one of the fastest,...

Josh Veblen
Jan 26, 20234 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Dec 30, 20222 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Nov 21, 20223 min read
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Energy Insecurity
Electricity is an indispensable part of modern life. It enables essential services such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and...

Josh Veblen
Oct 27, 20225 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Oct 18, 20224 min read
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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%...

Josh Veblen
Sep 14, 20225 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Jul 29, 20224 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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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...

Josh Veblen
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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