The American Council on Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) published a report that outlined how carbon emissions could dramatically reduce if space heating were converted to electricity. In order to meet long-term goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel burning to heat homes and buildings needs to be moderated or eliminated. High-efficiency electric heat pumps (generated…
Read more November 10, 2020All Michiganders share the same goal: we all want to safely reopen Michigan. No matter how we have been individually affected by COVID-19, we all want to get Michigan back to work, our economy fully reopened, and the joys of life the virus took from us returned. To safely reopen and stay open, Michiganders must…
Read more October 26, 2020With face masks being all the rage, these days, manufacturers and hobbyists are discovering ways to innovate them; from air filtration to language translation, the possibilities are endless. Face mask requirements brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused N95 and other nano-particle filter masks to be in high demand. As individuals, businesses, and governments…
Read more October 13, 2020According to a safety report by Littelfuse, electrical workers who were trained on safety practices weren’t necessarily aware of how to avoid injury or death from electrical shock. The Chicago-based circuit protection manufacturer surveyed 575 electrical workers across an assortment of industries. Technicians, design and project engineers, maintenance electricians, electrical contractors, and safety, plant, and…
Read more September 23, 2020According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), shipments of solar panels reached a record-high 16.4 million kilowatts (kW) in 2019. The former record of 13.5 million kW was set in 2016. Imports, exports, and modules produced and sold domestically all qualify as solar panel shipments; modules shipped for resale are excluded. “These shipments have…
Read more July 1, 2020As we venture further from the industrial age of mass production and manual labor into the information age of electronic and automation systems, we see a dramatic shift in nearly every industry. This is especially true in the electrical industry, and the way we develop infrastructure, design cities, and consume energy will be almost unrecognizable. …
Read more March 6, 2020GE Renewable Energy has secured 2.2 million in funding from the European Commission to develop a sulfur hexafluoride free, gas insulated substation circuit breaker. This new circuit breaker will have the same high performance and small size as a traditional SF6 insulated circuit breaker but will reduce the gas mass by 99% CO2 amount. The…
Read more February 28, 2020Industrial plants are full of potential electrical hazards, so it’s important to understand and follow the proper safety policy provided by the company for everyone’s protection. It is common for workers to encounter a variety of safety hazards, including machinery and electrical wiring/cables, on a routine basis. Here are some helpful safety tips you can follow:…
Read more February 27, 2020We have recently opened our second location in Warren, MI. This new ITE location will also specialize in transformers and panel boards. Just a few steps away from our original warehouse, this 7,200 SF building has its own staff and offices, with our newest employee, Dennis Stenzel, managing it. Dennis will be in charge of…
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