The Huntington Beach Fire Department recently introduced a new Rivian electric response vehicle designed to support faster, more efficient emergency operations. While the vehicle itself grabbed attention, we’re excited about the bigger story: EV adoption is moving far beyond personal transportation.

Image: Canva Summer has always placed added stress on commercial buildings, but this year’s peak temperatures pushed facilities into uncharted territory. More than 90 temperature records are predicted by the National Weather Service to be reached in the near future, continuing a trend that has placed increasing pressure on both the electrical grid and the buildings connected to it. For facility managers, school districts, and commercial property owners, extreme heat is more