According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects of electricians are double the average of all occupations, and many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants. Workers who join an apprenticeship program by the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers or by the Independent Electrical Contractors, can learn a trade while being paid. 

The growth of the green cement market is driven by the growing construction activities in Asia Pacific and stringent environmental regulations. Market size: USD 21.42 Billion in 2018; Market growth: CAGR of 8.7%; Market trends: Growing construction in Asia Pacific and stringent environmental regulations are boosting the demand for the market.

“Pika, now together with Generac and Neurio, an energy-management technology company recently acquired by Generac, share a vision to develop groundbreaking technologies that modernize the way electricity is generated, stored and used in homes,” said Jagdfeld. “By combining Generac’s expertise in power products; Neurio’s unprecedented insight into home energy use; and Pika’s expertise in battery storage, we can bring to market the first truly intelligent home energy management system.”