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One in Five School Districts Canceled Classes Over Failing Facilities, GAO Finds
One in Five School Districts Canceled Classes Over Failing Facilities, GAO Finds October 14, 2026 NAESCO urges Congress to extend Renew America’s Schools and help districts leverage proven public-private partnerships Washington, D.C. — Nearly one in five U.S. school districts canceled school last year because their buildings failed, according to a new report by the…
Read More2026 Fall Member News
2026 Fall Member News October 13, 2026 Acuity Acuity Inc. Names Ruth Gratzke President of Acuity Brands Lighting Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) appoints Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1, 2026. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity CEO. Gratzke brings more than 25 years of leadership in industrial technology,…
Read MoreNAESCO Announces Four Finalists for 2026 Member Award Recognizing Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Modernization
NAESCO Announces Four Finalists for 2026 Member Award Recognizing Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Modernization October 9, 2026 Washington, DC – The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), the leading advocacy and accreditation association representing companies modernizing our nation’s building infrastructure, announced four finalists for the NAESCO 2026 Member Award. The award honors…
Read MoreWest County Wastewater and OPTERRA Energy Services Celebrate Transformative “Clean & Green” Energy Project
West County Wastewater and OPTERRA Energy Services Celebrate Transformative “Clean & Green” Energy Project October 8, 2026 Comprehensive infrastructure modernization delivers renewable energy, improved resiliency, and significant cost savings while advancing West County Wastewater’s sustainability goals. RICHMOND, Calif. and Oakland, Calif. October 8, 2026— West County Wastewater (WCW) and OPTERRA Energy Services today announced significant…
Read MoreAeroseal Announces New Podcast “Building Performance, Unlocked”
Aeroseal Announces New Podcast “Building Performance, Unlocked” October 6, 2026 Every energy services professional knows the moment: the model says one thing, and the building does another. Building Performance, Unlocked, a podcast from NAESCO member Aeroseal, is about that gap and the people closing it. Each episode brings building scientists, engineers, and practitioners together for…
Read MoreLBNL publishes U.S. ESCO Industry Report: Industry Size and Recent Market Trends, 2022-2024
LBNL publishes U.S. ESCO Industry Report: Industry Size and Recent Market Trends, 2022-2024 September 15, 2026 The latest edition of the U.S. ESCO Industry Report by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) finds that the U.S. energy service company (ESCO) industry continues to show strong growth. The report draws from ESCO industry reported revenue data for…
Read MoreEPIC Finance Team of D.A. Davidson & Co. structured and secured financing for East Taylor Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania
EPIC Finance Team of D.A. Davidson & Co. structured and secured financing for East Taylor Municipal Authority, Pennsylvania September 14, 2026 $3,030,000 EAST TAYLOR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC PROJECT REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2026 Metron recently initiated the upgrade of the East Taylor Municipal Authority water system located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, commencing with the replacement of…
Read MoreTIPS Launches New Course “Cooperative Procurement for Design Professionals”
TIPS Launches New Course “Cooperative Procurement for Design Professionals” September 14, 2026 TIPS’ new course, “Cooperative Procurement for Design Professionals,” explores how architects, consultants, and engineers can use cooperative procurement for construction delivery on public projects while protecting their specifications and client relationships. Approved for continuing education credit by the American Institute of Architects (AIA),…
Read MoreNew LED Temporary Work Lights from SATCO
New LED Temporary Work Lights from SATCO September 3, 2026 New to the growing lineup of SATCO’s LED Temporary Work Lights are three new additions designed for greater jobsite flexibility. The lineup includes a compact 5,000-lumen work light, a 6,500-lumen work light with adjustable tripod, and a standalone 5-foot universal tripod compatible with select SATCO…
Read MoreSATCO Introduces A New Generation of Portable Lighting
SATCO Introduces A New Generation of Portable Lighting August 26, 2026 BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — SATCO introduces RECHARGE, a comprehensive collection of rechargeable portable lighting solutions designed to deliver high-performance illumination for trade professionals, DIY users, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday applications. Built around rechargeable lithium-ion technology, the RECHARGE collection brings together portable lighting products designed to reduce reliance…
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