Welcome to the Tenth Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter.
Natural Gas is Not Going Away -
While net-zero remains a dream for many, the electricity market is providing a wake-up call for anyone believing...more
10/18/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Charging Stations ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Coal-Fired Plants ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Microsoft ,
Natural Gas ,
North Carolina ,
Nuclear Power ,
Offshore Wind ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Grid ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Utilities Sector ,
Wind Farm
With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives, there has been a proliferation of solar companies to meet the ever-growing demand for solar energy....more
Bring on the Sun! Licensing and Permitting for Contractors Installing Solar Panel Systems in NC -
With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives,...more
9/6/2023
/ Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Licenses ,
Manufacturers ,
North Carolina ,
Permits ,
Roads ,
Solar Panels ,
Storm Water
Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector -
“Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more
5/1/2023
/ Airports ,
Banking Sector ,
Building Codes ,
Building Permits ,
Business Interruption ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Content Publishing ,
Defamation ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Engineering ,
Fox News ,
Free Speech ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Libel ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
North Carolina ,
Pennsylvania ,
Real Estate Development ,
Roads ,
Social Media ,
Supply Chain ,
Virginia
The N.C. Building Code Council is required by North Carolina law to reevaluate the building code every six years. In light of climate change legislation enacted in North Carolina on the heels of Governor Cooper’s 2019 Clean...more
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door -
When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more
4/6/2023
/ 3D Printing ,
Amended Rules ,
Building Codes ,
Business Development ,
Citations ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Florida ,
Highways ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
North Carolina ,
OSHA ,
Pennsylvania ,
Permits ,
Property Owners ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Remote Working ,
State and Local Government ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Unions ,
Workplace Safety
In 2018, second-term Governor Roy Cooper issued climate-related Executive Orders, which was followed in 2019 by the state’s clean energy plan. North Carolina made a big stride toward making a positive impact on climate change...more