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On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks for the last 2000 years or so, modern fireworks were only invented in the 1830s and even...

When you think of electricians, you probably envision someone in a hard hat with a tool belt, crawling through attics and wiring up homes. But I bet you didn’t know that some of the world’s most famous faces have a surprising past rooted in this career. And for many of these celebrities, the skills they gained through working as electricians ended up being valuable...

As the heat continues to roll in, many cities across the country recognize the spike in energy usage that comes with running air conditioning, fans, and freezers. The problem is that power grids can only handle so much, and Summer is prime time for when you might hear about scheduled “brownouts” to conserve energy.   A brownout is usually done intentionally by a power company...

I’ll let you in on a secret –I love a good conspiracy theory. I wouldn’t say I necessarily believe every theory that I come across, but they are fun to consider. Like, I’m sorry, but you can never convince me that Mothman isn’t out there somewhere (Why else would my boyfriend disappear between 2-4AM every night?).   But then there are some of the more...

Well, it’s been about two months since I gave you guys the 411 on the IBEW Local 46 Strike and it’s still ongoing. More than 1,000 electricians in the Puget Sound region will remain on strike after voting to reject a proposal from the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) that would have offered higher pay but could have taken away the electricians’ right to...

  Back in March 2024 Light + Building opened its doors to the international lighting and building technology industry in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This biennial event is always highly anticipated and globally recognized as the world’s largest lighting trade show and conference. The three top themes of Light + Building express the ideals that will be essential for living, working and mobility in...