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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...

With ten years of expertise in the lighting industry, Sunco is well-versed in the importance of thoughtful lighting design. This knowledge is evident in the new solar path lights, which are some of the first products created right here in Sunco’s office. I sat down with our product designer Ahmed to explore the process behind bringing these new products to life and to learn what it...

If you own or rent a home/apartment, take a look at your electricity bill. While it's common knowledge that heating, cooling, and lighting your place are the biggest energy consumers, there's a slew of other energy-intensive activities flying under the radar.   Most of these things, I wouldn’t even think twice about, but when you break down what’s really on your energy bill, you’d be...