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By Chelsea Johnson, Summit Energy Services   Lighting projects are often referred to as the “low hanging fruit” of energy efficiency projects. It is reasonable to assume that a project given due diligence in collecting data inputs will accurately show...

Bradley, an electrician in Kentucky, was often called upon to solve job problems. He liked to say, “I cut it twice and it’s still too short.” What did he mean? Usually, the job problems resulted from rushing to get the work done. Sometimes the rework...

A popular “cost control” method used in facilities is the layoff, aka headcount reduction. Often, the edict is issued with no real thought. For example, “We must cut 10% in every department.” Typically, the maintenance department goes along with that...

Before lifting something, examine it to see how you will grasp and/or support it. Handholds are great, but many objects don’t have them. Lifting straps can usually help here. If it’s a box you’re lifting, first determine if its contents might suddenly...

Summit Electric Supply has promoted Jeff Hill to sales manager of its Waco, Texas location. Before his promotion, Hill was an account manager for the Waco service center. Hill has more than 40 years of industry experience, including time spent working...