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The US is Going Solar, Which is Good News for You
As of April 22, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the “Solar for All” grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. This isn’t the first time that the United States has funneled millions of dollars into solar power, and it certainly won’t be the last. But the question you’re... -
6 Hilarious Video Game Flaws Only Contractors Would Notice
Most games that make it onto shelves nowadays are stylistic and technical marvels. The user interface is concrete, the storytelling is immersive, and the art style is unique and evocative. And while all those things are greatly appreciated, sometimes that incredible creative direction comes at the cost of realism. I’m not talking about the double jump in mid-air kind of realism. I'm talking about... -
Small Upsells You Should be Doing as an Electrician
It’s hard enough to make a living in today’s economy. As an electrician, especially if you’re working for yourself, you should always be on the lookout for ways to bring in more money while offering something of value to your customers. One way to increase your profit and your customers’ satisfaction is by utilizing small electrical upsells of things that the customer needs or... -
The IBEW Electrician Strike Says a Lot About the Future of Unions
Table of Contents IBEW Local 46 Why Strike The Complications of NECA/IBEW Strikes How This Impacts the Public Unfair Treatment of Union Workers The History of Unions and Electrical Workers NECA Labor Strikes The Future of Unions and Strikes IBEW Local 46 An electricians' strike, now in its fourth week, is approaching a crucial juncture. The union contract covering more than 1,000 Limited... -
Most Common Causes of Electrocution While Installing Lights and How to Avoid Them
There are a bunch of ways that you could potentially get electrocuted without sticking a fork into an active electrical socket. Some of the most common causes of electrocution come from installing new light fixtures without proper knowledge of safety practices. Being uneducated about electrical wiring when you decide to take on lighting installation on your own can be dangerous. Table of... -
The Job Market is Awful... But Not for Electricians
Did you know that in 2023, the Google search “Jobs that don’t require a degree” was among the top ten inquiries? In a world, post-COVID, the job market is in the toilet. You know it. I know it. It’s a fact throughout practically every profession. The number one recommended job in those desperate searches is “electrician”, but the question is why? Table of...