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Charged Up: EV Charger Installation
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Transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV) can be a big leap, even for those of us who are in the industry.…
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Rethinking Energy Efficiency Programs for Cooking Electrification
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ILLUME’s recent participation at the 2023 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) conference showcased Director Dr. Liz Kelley’s presentation on induction…
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Empowering Talent Through Mentorship
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In 2023, ILLUME launched a formal mentorship program as a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering a culture of connection, professional…
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The Climate Change Case for Public Transit
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Approximately 85% of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector come from the surface transportation system. The use of public transportation…
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Exploring Distributed Solar Disparities
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We are living in a moment of transition as people are interacting with the grid, their utilities, and their energy use…
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From Classroom To Cubicle: An ILLUME Internship
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Last August, ILLUME became a partner in San Miguel High School’s Corporate Work Study Program. San Miguel empowers youth by integrating…
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Meeting the Moment with Community-First Infrastructure Investment Models
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Einstein famously said, “We cannot solve our problems by using the same thinking that created them.” To meet the demands of…
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Inheriting a Mother’s Resilience and Commitment to Community
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Did you know the first Mother’s Day was celebrated in Philadelphia in 1908? Anna Jarvis conceived of the day after her…
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Centering Community And Civic Engagement
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This Earth Day rather than talk about the new shampoo and conditioner I use to save sea creatures from plastic waste…
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Growing To Meet The Change Our Industry Demands
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ILLUME is continuing to evolve and grow to meet the demands of the energy industry and the company’s Executive Team’s new…
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Cooking With Gas (Or Not)
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In this blog by ILLUME Founder, Sara Conzemius, she talks about how became an induction cooktop convert after loving a gas…
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Groundhog Day – Past, Present, and Future
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Each year, I approach the day with some hope of an early spring, mixed with trepidation if the rodent in question…
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The Gift of Vulnerability
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Humans are born innately curious. As children, we ask why to learn new things about ourselves and our surroundings and to…
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2020 Census: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Researchers and Evaluators
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The year 2020 was, for many of us, a year of unforeseen and unexpected challenges. Unfortunately, the U.S. decennial census also…
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Enabling Emerging Technology Efforts
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The role of new technologies and energy-saving interventions in our clean energy future is increasingly important as markets transform, baselines shift,…
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Keeping Smart Thermostat Customers Engaged
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From the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest, June was a harbinger of climate extremes. In Texas, last month proved challenging for…