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New Hampshire's New Solar Incentives
New Hampshire enacted a new law that brings substantial changes to its solar energy landscape. The legislation introduces enhanced solar incentives for cities while discontinuing…
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REC Silicon Suspends Polysilicon Production at Moses Lake
REC Silicon, a leading producer of high-purity silicon materials for the solar and semiconductor industries, has announced the suspension of polysilicon production at its Moses…
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Renewable Energy Job Creation Is a Better Bet Than Coal
When it comes to renewable energy job creation, the Trump administration would do well to take a fresh look at clean energy rather than focusing…
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Paris Olympics: Balancing Sustainability with Climate Change Challenges
As the Paris Olympics approach, organizers are emphasizing sustainability amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on sports. The 2024 Summer Games aim…
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Ground Tester Section Criteria
Ground Tester Section Criteria is important to decide. The electrical grounding component of an electrical facility can be easily overlooked. It doesn’t appear to have…
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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the…
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GE Vernova to Supply 100+ Turbines for Texas Wind Farms
GE Vernova, a leading global energy technology company, has announced a significant agreement with renewable energy developer RWE to provide over 100 of its advanced…
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Resin Innovation Paves the Way for Sustainable Wind Turbine Blade Recycling
The renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in wind energy, where new technologies are crucial for sustainability. A recent breakthrough from the National…
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Lineman Safety
Flame-Resistant Apparel for Utility Workers [VIDEO]
Selecting the right FR clothing is the first step.
Glen Raven is a global leader in high-performance, inherently flame-resistant protective and hi-visibility fabrics for the…
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The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves
The Paradox Facing Modern Line Work
By most measurable standards, line work should be safer today than it was a generation ago. Arc-rated clothing is…
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Choosing Your Rubber Safety Gloves
Latex versus Natural Rubber – What is the difference?
All Raw rubber comes from the rubber tree. It is then processed to become a latex…
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Fall Protection: The ABCs of Connecting Devices
A personal fall protection arrest system (PFAS) is comprised of three vital components: an anchorage, body wear (full-body harnesses), and a connecting device (a shock-absorbing…
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Building a Competency Program
At Valard, our people are the core and health of our business. Without our people, we have nothing. In fact, one of our slogans is…
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