EEOC sues New Jersey electrical contractor for age discrimination
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2022
The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.
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ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2023
The ELMED electrical interconnection project will link the electricity grids of Tunisia and Italy, enabling a bidirectional electrical power flow between Africa and Europe for the first time.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 16, 2022
California's solar incentive program just took a major hit after the state’s Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce payments to solar customers. For years, California’s progressive solar incentives have helped 1.5 For years, California’s progressive solar incentives have helped 1.5
ENR Construction
AUGUST 3, 2016
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered the North American Electric Reliability Corp. to develop a new or modified reliability standard for industrial-control system hardware, software and computing and networking services associated with bulk-electric system operations.
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 16, 2022
The Federal Trade Commissions has prescribed that such would be deceptive. A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is a tradeable, market-based instrument that represents the legal property rights to the “renewable-ness” or all of the non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation. That express language is clear.
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2016
Empire State Connector Corp has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") for authority to negotiate agreements with customers for transmission service on a 260-mile long high voltage direct current ("HVDC") electric transmission line that will deliver 1,000 MW of energy and capacity directly into New York City from (..)
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2014
With Version 4 of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v4) rating system, “there are more requirements for commissioning the electrical distribution system and plumbing systems; make sure they are understood and scoped properly.”
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 4, 2014
Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. Specifically, on May 23, 2014, in Electric Power Supply Association v. And we know they won’t be run from Washington DC.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 4, 2014
Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. Specifically, on May 23, 2014, in Electric Power Supply Association v. And we know they won’t be run from Washington DC.
ENR Construction
JUNE 22, 2021
Georgia nuclear powerplant site's need for construction remediation of installed electrical cable systems triggered US Nuclear Regulatory Commission action
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Each year 25,000 electrical fires occur in the U.S. Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths. Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling. Thu, 12/09/2021 - 14:28.
FDR Safety
JANUARY 27, 2016
In a significant decision, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has ruled that OSHA’s lockout/tagout standard cannot be applied where unexpected energization cannot occur. The Commission found that OSHA failed to establish that the saws were subject to unexpected energization when changing blades, and overturned the citation.
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
The Federal Trade Commissions has advised that such a claim would be deceptive. The Federal Trade Commission issued revised “Green Guides” , 16 CFR Part 260, in 2012 that are intended to help ensure that claims made by businesses about the environmental attributes are truthful and non-deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2023
The trend toward electrification is being accelerated by upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements for large publicly traded companies as well as by the ongoing greening of the grid. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S., However, the average U.S.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 18, 2012
Electrical Contractors Have Unique Bookkeeping Needs : Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often electrical contractors hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Electrical Contractors - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
Last week Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company announced rebates from $2,000 to $10,000 tied to achieving certain LEED credits. Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2022
With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order.
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 4, 2018
But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § Key to the Green Guides are the examples. The manufacturer’s claim is therefore deceptive.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. Here, Texas Central was created for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, maintaining, or operating lines of electric railway between Texas municipalities.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 17, 2022
To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more. All of which is true, but.
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
Frustrated by rising home prices, hefty electricity bills, and blackouts and wildfires caused by failing utilities, a growing number of Californians are migrating away from major cities to live off the grid. Wed, 03/16/2022 - 10:30. Off-grid systems are particularly attractive to people building new homes. Energy Efficiency. Affordability.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2016
vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2016
vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 14, 2015
In recent weeks this law firm has received more inquiries than at any time in recent years about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s disclosure requirements for public companies as they apply to climate change matters. if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.).
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 9, 2023
Mechanical and electrical building services provider J S Wright has secured a deal worth more than £2.5m Thames View House will bring to more than 1,000 the number of new apartments J S Wright is currently being commissioned to fit out with energy and carbon-reducing mechanical services at developments for Hill.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. 2] Here, Texas Central was created for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, maintaining, or operating lines of electric railway between Texas municipalities.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Staff Selection Commission is going to arrange an open competitive Computer Based Examination for appointing Junior Engineers Group-„B‟ (Non-Gazetted) posts, in Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400/-) 35400-112400/-) of pay matrix of 7th CPC w.e.f. 5th January 2018 to 08th January 2018. The last date of submitting application is 17-11-2017.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 17, 2017
The same technology that powers your self-winding watch is being tested to see if bumps on roads, runways and sidewalks could be a renewable source of electricity. The San Francisco Chronicle reports a proposal approved last week by the California Energy Commission will direct $2.3
Construction Equipment
JUNE 30, 2017
Nuclear Regulatory Commission it intends to retire the plant on or about Sept. Earlier this month, Exelon sent a deactivation notice to PJM Interconnection, the overseer of the largest electric grid in North America. Exelon, owner of the nuclear plant at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, has advised the U.S.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
California utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 6 to the state Public Utilities Commission their mandated 2019 plans for boosted infrastructure, technology and operations upgrades to respond to and prevent wildfires that have already devastated big parts of their service areas. and seven smaller peers filed Feb.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 14, 2015
The SEC required disclosures are not limited to automobile manufactures and electricity generating utilities, but also may apply to a broad breadth of industries, including by way of example, real estate (i.e., if only as an indirect consequence of buildings accounting for 72% of the electricity consumption in the U.S.). .
Stok
APRIL 25, 2023
In the built environment, quality assurance and control processes like measurement and verification (M&V) and monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) require real-time, accurate data and provide insights that are foundational to achieving zero carbon targets. In short, utility meters provide the offset between consumption and production.
Stok
APRIL 25, 2023
In the built environment, quality assurance and control processes like measurement and verification (M&V) and monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) require real-time, accurate data and provide insights that are foundational to achieving zero carbon targets. In short, utility meters provide the offset between consumption and production.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 25, 2015
That is, most consumers of electricity are not, today, permitted to aggregate their purchase of photovoltaic generated electricity with others, except through their electric power utility. Today, most states have laws that preclude “community solar” projects. But community solar appears poised to shine brightly.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Emerson's new facility in Ash Flat, AR will manufacture products for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries, and create 245 new jobs in Sharp County. Read: Emerson Building $35M Manufacturing Facility In Arkansas at BusinessFacilities.com.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
As with any electrical product, enhancements have been made by many reputable electrical manufacturers. In 2012, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) worked with UL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce changes for GFCIs and revisions to UL 943.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Martha Guzman Aceves, one of five members of the California Public Utilities Commission, is proposing a change to the state’s net metering system to combat a seasonal emissions peak and to reduce the demand for fossil fuels and natural gas, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.This is usually dominated by the consumption of electricity from the grid.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2023
Engineers will also work on the design to ensure that the building is structurally sound and that all systems, such as electrical and plumbing, are correctly designed. This includes site preparation, excavation, foundation work, framing, and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2017
Three California utilities would spend a total of $1 billion building electric-vehicle infrastructure under plans submitted on Jan. 20 to the state Public Utilities Commission.
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