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Jan 5, 20243 min read
Shining a Light on the Essentials: Your Guide to the World of Commercial Electricians
In light of the new year, let's go back to the basics and learn what a commercial electrician is and what they are responsible for. The...
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Jun 22, 20221 min read
Greensboro News & Record Award Winner!
We are extremely honored to be voted the Piedmont's Top Electrical Company for the Greensboro News & Record's 2022 Readers Choice Awards!...
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Jan 3, 20222 min read
Influencing Factors of LED Fixtures and their Lifespan
Most people are familiar with some of the benefits of LED light bulbs. One reason many people are turning to this kind of bulb is their...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
Safety Tips for Electric Fireplace Heaters
Electric fireplaces are a much less expensive alternative to adding a wood-burning fireplace to your home. Electric models provide a...
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Aug 25, 20215 min read
6 Reasons Why Smart Tech Is a Smart Move for Electricians
We have smart devices, smart homes, smart offices, smart cities, and soon, even a smarter Wi-Fi network. With such a heavy focus on...
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Aug 4, 20213 min read
Improving acoustic comfort with revolutionary luminaires
The trend toward lower or no partitions in open offices, intended as a way to foster collaboration, has a price: more exposure to noise....
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Aug 4, 20214 min read
OSHA's Top 10 Violations of 2020
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust...
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Aug 4, 20215 min read
How to Choose the Right Electrical Gloves for the Task at Hand
There are several regulatory standards mandating the use of rubber insulating equipment to protect workers from arc flash and electrical...
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Jun 21, 20212 min read
Avoid the following when switching to LED Lights
These days, just about everyone is on board with the idea that LED lights are more efficient, last longer, and open up a whole new world...
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May 10, 20213 min read
Lung Protection for Electricians
As an electrician, not only do they face the dangers of working with electricity, they also deal with the hazards of being in a...
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May 5, 20211 min read
RDGE Is Hosting An Open House!
Tell all your friends and share online and offline! This is your chance to learn more about our Apprenticeship Program run through our...
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Apr 26, 20213 min read
Safety First! Let's Talk Ladders
Ladders are the best way to get up to where you need to be, but they are also the cause of thousands of falls and hundreds of deaths a...
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Apr 12, 20213 min read
Industrial UPS vs. Standard UPS
Poor power quality can wreak havoc on business systems uptime impacting both safety and driving up operational costs. From a safety...
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Apr 5, 20212 min read
Commercial Vehicle Electrification Growth Indicates Charging Infrastructure Needs
A report from Wood Mackenzie, Annapolis, Md., predicts that the worldwide market for commercial electric vehicle charging equipment (EV...
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Mar 9, 20212 min read
Prevent An Electrical Fire
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 5,300 fires were caused by some type of electrical malfunction. This...
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Jan 27, 20212 min read
Why Is My Dimmer Switch Warm to the Touch?
While it’s normal for a dimmer switch to be warm to the touch when in operation, at no point should it feel really hot, like it’s...
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Jan 7, 20216 min read
Lighting for Darker Skies
The source of light pollution and its solutions have changed as outdoor lighting technology advances. While the effort to preserve the...
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Dec 17, 20204 min read
7 Tips to Keep Your Electric Bill Off the Naughty List!
7 Tips To Keep Your Electric Bill Off The Naughty List The holidays are coming and, for most people, that means your electricity usage...
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Nov 30, 20205 min read
6 Reasons Why Smart Tech is a Smart Move for Smart Electricians
We have smart devices, smart homes, smart offices, smart cities, and soon, even a smarter Wi-Fi network. With such a heavy focus on...
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Oct 12, 20203 min read
NFPA Launches New Video Series on Electrical Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announced the rollout of the first two video...
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