March 2, 2026 Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is setting a new benchmark for zero-emission transit in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Operating two fully electric routes – including the region’s only Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – and a growing fleet of battery-electric buses, STA demonstrates that transit innovation can thrive even in a…
February 23, 2206 By Scott Patchan Electrical conduit selection has a direct and measurable impact on conduit installation cost, particularly in large-scale industrial and utility projects where labor, access constraints, and long service life requirements dominate budget planning. While material price is often the first comparison point, experienced engineers and contractors know that installed cost…
February 23, 2026 By Leviton Between record-high housing prices and rising interest rates, prospective homebuyers have redirected their focus to multifamily living. In response to this shift, developers have accelerated multifamily construction in recent years, with the number of multifamily dwelling unit (MDU) completions reaching its highest level since 1986. To ensure their properties stand out, developers…
February 18, 2026 By Krystie Johnston PACT Lion-XTM takes its place as king of fire-extinguishing liquids that prevent thermal runaway and fire explosions caused by equipment containing lithium-ion batteries There is a lot to unpack with PACT’s latest solution, PACT® Lion-XTM. Rodger Mort, Chief Operating Officer at PACT (Packaging And Crating Technologies), describes it as “A fire extinguishing agent that puts out…
February 10, 2026 Rebates and incentives can be crucial in moving your EV charging project ahead. While programs can vary widely and depend on many things, it’s a good idea to collaborate upfront with a trusted EV charging partner who has deep expertise in past, current and upcoming offerings from local government agencies, utility companies…
February 2, 2026 Driving Toward a Sustainable Future Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly transforming the landscape of personal and commercial transportation. As global awareness of climate change intensifies, more consumers and businesses are shifting from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Canada is at the forefront of this shift, with a government-mandated…
February 2, 2026 As we head into 2026, the EV charging industry feels different. The land-grab phase of “install chargers everywhere” is giving way to a more disciplined focus on reliability, grid integration, and profitable operations. EV growth has cooled from the breakneck pace of the early 2020s, but long-term forecasts still point up and to…
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid rise, one question looms over the energy sector, municipalities, and developers alike: Is our infrastructure truly ready for the surge in demand? From city streets to highway rest stops, new EV chargers are popping up across North America. But while charging stations get all the attention, there’s a critical component working behind the scenes, often overlooked, but absolutely essential: the transformer.