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Author: Brad McElroy

Sustainable Building: More Than Just Lighting

Reading Time: < 1 minutet’s no longer just about energy-saving appliances and lighting. Now, even buildings are designed for maximum sustainability. When you look…

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The new frontier of clean lighting

Reading Time: 4 minutesA new era of lighting technology is here and it’s clean. Now, we’re not exactly talking about renewable energy, but instead…

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CES Marine Division: Your everyday marine supplier

Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal trade and the supply chain as a whole both rely heavily on maritime shipping to transport goods all around the…

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Masks for guardians

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Branch Manager Benjamin Davis and his wife, Jamie Davis, did everything they could to make sure…

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How does the CES Marine Division work with CES branches?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLong voyages. Massive vessels. Global trade routes. Navigating relationships with port authorities. Working with onboard engineers. Sourcing highly specialized, foreign-made tools…

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CES Hutto, TX: Great service on the loose in Texas Silicon Valley

Reading Time: 5 minutesDeep in the heart of the Texas Silicon Valley, about 30 miles northeast of Austin, you’ll find Hutto. Known as the…

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Puerto Rico’s path to energy independence

Reading Time: 5 minutesPuerto Rico is undergoing a massive energy transformation. By 2050, 100% of their power will come from renewable sources. But what…

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The advantages of XHHW-2 wire over THHN for commercial construction

Reading Time: 4 minutesKris-Tech is joining us today with this definitive guide on THHN and XHHW-2 wires. Here, they’re laying out the differences between…

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Making a difference 100 masks at a time

Reading Time: 4 minutes[Altamonte Springs, FL] — After making the front page of the Sanford Herald for supplying hundreds of masks to first responders,…

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Why Energy & Manufacturing Jobs Will Always Be Essential

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe energy and manufacturing industry isn’t going anywhere. It goes without saying that energy and manufacturing are both critical pieces…

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10 tools professional electricians should always have

Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s be real, the list of tools every electrician needs should be much longer, but we’re taking this down to only…

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CES McKinney, TX: Growing a business in a growing town

Reading Time: 5 minutes[McKinney, TX] – Just a few short years ago, McKinney, Texas, was ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in America….

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Training the next generation: How Gen Z will help the skilled labor shortage

Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo things: millennials are already established in their careers, and there’s a labor shortage in the skilled trades. The good news…

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CES Lebanon: New branch ready to make some noise in Nashville suburb

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Lebanon, Tennessee] — What does an award-winning county fair, a private university, an easy commute into Nashville by highway or railway,…

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Voodoo Bayou gets new lighting for a bolder customer experience

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Palm Beach Gardens, FL] — Jim Devine of the Palm Beach District Projects Department is no stranger to decorative lighting and…

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Why energy & manufacturing jobs will always be essential

Reading Time: 4 minutesHere’s a bit of good news: the energy and manufacturing industry isn’t going anywhere. It goes without saying that energy and…

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CES Sebring sponsors prom night to bring community together

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sebring, Florida] — On April 11, after several long weeks of supplying essential businesses in their area and doing everything they…

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Corporate and National Solutions: How we’re changing an industry

Reading Time: 4 minutesHere’s the bottom line: energy is one of the top expenses for corporations, but it’s one of the easiest areas to…

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CES Chattanooga East: CES sets their sights on the scenic city

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Chattanooga East, Tennessee] –“It is a blessing to work and raise a family in Chattanooga,” said Branch Manager Bryan Newberry. “I…

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CES Cumberland partners with local restaurants to give meals to healthcare workers

Reading Time: 2 minutes[Cumberland, Maryland] – Our medical care workers are on the frontlines, constantly risking their lives to keep us safe. As a…

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Keeping us connected: How City Electric Supply is helping the telecom industry

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Spartanburg, SC] — At a time like this, what’s more essential than the internet? With millions of Americans working from home…

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Making masks & flattening the curve: How one CES employee is doing her part to help

Reading Time: 3 minutes[Mobile, AL] — Mobile Central team member Christie Peterson can sew. After seeing videos of nurses and other healthcare professionals being…

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A mission for masks

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the spread of the coronavirus, there has been an increased need for protective masks. As supplies struggle to meet demands…

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Why Renewable Energy is Important

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGood news, renewable energy is here to stay. It’s becoming a much larger part of the worlds’ total energy production,…

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