New guide empowers business leaders to confidently transition to solar electric (CHICAGO) May 18, 2023 – With economic and environmental reasons for considering photovoltaic (PV) systems, Powering Chicago published a new e-book, Determining if a Solar Electric (Photovoltaic, PV) System is Right for Your Facility. Despite the real benefits of PV systems, commonly called solar […]
Fifteen years ago, driving past a solar panel-equipped building might have been a surprising sight. These days, renewable energy is everywhere—from sprawling fields of wind turbines to high-powered hydroelectric dams. Renewable energy has a tremendous impact on how we live. While the array of renewable energy systems available are vast, photovoltaic (PV) systems, commonly known […]
Join Chicago’s renewable energy experts for a panel discussion on the topic of resiliency in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The Executive Director of Powering Chicago, Elbert Walters III moderates a discussion between Bob Hattier, IBEW Local 134 business representative and executive director at Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund, Nick Pupich, director of controls & […]
Join Chicago’s EV infrastructure experts for a panel discussion that originally took place at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Executive Director of Powering Chicago, Elbert Walters moderates a discussion between Nick Pupich, director of controls and specialized solutions at Connelly Electric, Joe Kilcoyne, trainer at the Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund, and Gisselle Duran, director […]
Powering Chicago’s member contractors have been installing public and private electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout Chicago since 2008. The breadth of projects their members have been involved with demonstrates their deep experience and level of trust Chicagoans have in skilled union electricians and the qualified licensed electrical contractors. Below are five standout EV charging station […]
Each year, the Construction Service Industry Corporation (CISCO) recognizes the top construction in the Chicago area with its Pride in Construction Awards. The awards for 2020 were recently announced, and a number of projects that Powering Chicago’s members contributed to were recognized. Congratulations to all of the electrical contractors listed below, each of which has […]
