As summer in the Valley area has eased into less-summer weather, let’s also do a few things in our home to prepare for the advent of winter.

Commercial lighting has a multitude of functions, primarily to create ambiance in your establishment and draw customers to your merchandise.

Residential electrical device usage is at an all-time high. As a result, more homes are requiring larger circuit breaker panels to manage the consumption of power by various gadgets.

Because the days of summer are winding down, they're shorter, meaning it's getting dark earlier each night. We've lost almost two hours of daylight than we enjoyed in midsummer.

The car companies are ramping up their electric and hybrid vehicle programs to meet federal mandates.

The rise in climate and economic consciousness, which has been matched by a surge in technology, has paved the way for homeowners to take personal responsibility for their carbon footprint in their home.

From cell phones to laptops, and even refrigerators which now have Smart screens or family hubs, electronics have made it easier for kids to become tech savvy and use them at a younger and younger age.

In the electrical industry, four tenets protect electrical equipment, keeping it safe and functional.

One would think that with the cold weather behind us, most of the electrical hazards we face would be put away in the closet with the space heater.

As electricians, we are privileged to see a growing trend to reduce electrical usage to help save our little planet.

Electricity can be expensive. Depending on your area, home, and economic status, your electrical bill can take a big chunk out of your monthly income.

Locked doors protect you, your family, your possessions, and your home. But, any clever burglar with a pick set or a bump key can disable most locks within a few seconds.

One of the most energy-efficient upgrades to any home is the installation of ceiling fans.

You’re also going to want to make sure there are GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your bathrooms, kitchen, garage, unfinished basement, outdoors, and anywhere else there is a sink or is near water.

Homes, both new and old, should be reviewed for electrical problems in order to avoid safety problems.

A circuit breaker box, electrical service panel, or load center are all terms which refer to the same thing: the metal box which distributes the power to different areas of your home.

As important as emergency lighting is, once it’s installed, most people don’t give it a second thought.

One of the most significant electrical safety projects you can do for your home is adding GFCI’s. GFCI’s offer safe electrical power in areas where water is found or might be under certain conditions.

Electricity has changed the way people live in this world. However, with the benefits of power come with inherent dangers.

A typical office building spends one-third to one-half of their electrical budget on lighting. Lighting can be automated, either with a time delay system or occupancy-based sensors.