Truxell Electric always strives to provide its local community with the best customer service and prides itself on not only getting the job done, but getting the job done in a way that will benefit the community for years to come.

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Benefits

1. LED lights save money.
There are two primary ways in which LEDs save users money. The first of these is quite obvious, in that they are far more energy efficient than all other types of lighting options. In addition to this, LEDs lower maintenance costs to nearly zero by eliminating the need to replace bulbs throughout their rated lifespan and therefore avoiding the need to pay disposal fees. Long term, this savings more than makes up for their higher initial cost. Rebates are also commonly offered to encourage energy efficient lighting which can help offset the initial cost of installation.

2. LED lights last longer.
Life cycles of LEDs are measured in tens of thousands of hours, which is exponentially longer than other lights. Light output throughout this time period is consistent, unlike most other types of lighting such as HIDs or fluorescents. Even after exceeding the rated number of hours, LEDs still produce sufficient light as they begin to fade.

3. LEDs are better for lighting.
LEDs provide an overall better quality and accuracy of light. These lights provide optimal color rendering, sharper focus, and enhanced ambient lighting to improve your facility’s appearance and give customers and employees a better overall experience. This improvement in lighting accuracy also helps to improve worker safety, making it easier for them to avoid mistakes or hazards.

4. LEDs provide a better work environment.
LED lighting is glare-free and less tiring on your eyes. Because of this, business owners will find it improves workplace productivity and increases employee satisfaction. In addition to this, the higher accuracy of these lights improves workplace safety due to higher visibility. Also, unlike legacy lighting such as mercury filled fluorescent tubes, LED lights do not shatter and do not contain toxic materials which reduces the necessity for special disposal fees.

5. LEDs are easy to upgrade.
It has never been easier to upgrade to LED lighting. From drop-in bulbs that work with existing fixtures, to full on replacement fixtures, upgrading with Straits is a straightforward process. In many cases, these lights simplify the installation due to them not requiring ballasts or extra supporting equipment as everything needed to operate them is self contained within the fixture. Let us help you upgrade to our premium shatterproof and mercury-free solutions are the best choices for your business.

6. LEDs are energy efficient.
By reducing CO2 emissions and efficiently converting electricity into light, LEDs are better for the environment and can cut energy consumption by upwards of 70 percent. Depending on the size of the application, this can save a company enough to cover the cost of upgrading within a matter of months. After paying for itself from energy savings, these lights will continue to pay dividends in annual energy savings for years to come.

Business LED Lighting Case Study

To support the 6 Benefits Of Using LED Lights For Business, we’ve outlined a case study where a business switched from fluorescent lamps to LED office lighting fixtures. This case study involves a busy office building based in Michigan.

BEFORE

AFTER

Aside from the clearly apparent improvement in overall lighting quality, the business saw several benefits from switching to LED lighting such as:

• 115% increase in annual ROI
• Longer lasting lighting
• Significant reduction of lighting mercury
• Significant reduction of CO2 annually

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Americans have always liked big things, from hamburgers to skyscrapers and everything in between. That includes the appliances in their homes. But American households are also getting smarter about their energy use.

According to recent data provided by the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the federal authority for gathering energy-related data in the United States, the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in the American home is changing.

Data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey shows usage patterns of traditional, and not so traditional, devices for the year. Compared to the same data from 2015, the survey shows changes in how homes used, turned on and off, powered and controlled their devices.

Not surprisingly, the survey shows that American households like their devices on the big side. For example, the number of homes with larger televisions continues to increase, with 72% of households reporting that their most-used television was a 40-inch screen or greater, a big increase from the 58% who said the same thing in 2015.

Americans also like more of their devices. For example, consider the refrigerator. Like many things in the American household, one is not enough. The survey showed that the percentage of households with more than one refrigerator grew from 30% in 2015 to 34% in 2020.

Dishwashers also factor heavily into the electricity consumption in the American household. According to the EIA, the percentage of households using a dishwasher four or more times per week increased from 21% in 2015 to 26% in 2020. This may be due in large part to American households spending more time at home because of the pandemic.

The findings were not all about bigger and more devices. In fact, despite their hearty appetite for all things electric, Americans are getting smarter and more efficient about their energy use. For example, the EIA reports that although people spent more time at home, residential energy use declined by 4% in 2020 from the previous year.

Perhaps some of those savings come for the use of energy-efficient lighting. The survey found that the percentage of homes using all or mostly LED bulbs indoors rose from 4% to 47% between 2015 and 2020. The survey also found that more than 60% of households had an LED television as their most-used TV, up from one-third in 2015.

American also like to control their devices. According to the survey, about 40 million households had smart speakers in 2020, nearly 18 million of which were used to control at least one setting in the home, such as lighting, temperature or security.

Lastly, electric vehicles also made their appearance in the survey. More than three-quarters of electric vehicle owners surveyed reported that they charged their electric vehicle at their homes.

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Located on Livonia, MI is EQS Logistics. Truxell Electric provided a full electrical build for this companies office space & warehouse. Some of the highlights of this project include unique LED ring lighting installed in the conference room and office space, along with custom LED bar lights located throughout the rest of the building.

About EQS Logistics, LLC

EQS Brokerage & Logistics, LLC. (EQSLogistics, LLC) has provided our customers with forward thinking and progressive transportation and logistical solutions for over 30 years. EQS specializes in expediting freight throughout the continental United States and Canada. EQS is located in Livonia, Michigan just 13 miles from the Detroit/Windsor Border. Our facility provides easy access to all major freeways and provides our clients with cross docking, consolidation and warehousing services.

The EQS philosophy is to provide innovative supply chain solutions in today’s ever changing business environment. We do not accept anything less than 100% customer satisfaction. As transportation requirements evolve in the 21st century, EQS will be your logistics partner providing you with unsurpassed services.

EQS Logistics Livonia is proud to be a member of TEANA (The Expedite
Alliance of North America).

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Established in 1957, Gene Butman was the second dealership to open in the city of Ypsilanti. Named for its founder, Gene Butman Ford has remained a family-owned business with Ken Butman following his father as President in 1980. The dealership moved from Pearl Street to Washtenaw Avenue in 1965, and completely remodeled in 2002. Gene Butman employs 80 individuals, and offers a full line of cars, trucks and utilities. They have a complete state of the art service department as well as a well stocked parts department and body shop. Of their many awards, Gene Butman is most proud of having won the Ford Motor Company’s, prestigious President’s Award, based on customer satisfaction, Seven times.

Gene Butman has been a fixture in the Ypsilanti community since 1957. With numerous awards under our belt, it’s no wonder we’re serving second- and third-generation Ford families.

Our awards and honors include seven Ford Motor Company President’s Awards, a Hope Clinic Best Business Award, and the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award. We believe that customer satisfaction is our No. 1 priority, and we are focused on providing convenient, high-quality service while also quickly and efficiently helping you find the right vehicle.

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The peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to reach $1.08 billion in 2022. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 20% and exceed $6.7 billion between 2022 and 2032 due to growing advancements.

Peer-to-peer electrical charging is a system for people to share private EV chargers with other drivers when owners aren’t using it. It is designed to help with the lack of public charging infrastructure.

According to Fact.MR, more than 60% of peer-to-peer EV charging sales will be in the residential sector. Fact.MR’s report, “Peer-to-Peer Electric Vehicle Charging Market,” highlights three trends that are driving p2p charging sales: accessible charging stations, increasing adoption of EVs and government initiatives. Increasing the number of chargers in parking areas is also expected to lead to demand for these networks.

Rising fuel prices, preferences for EVs and a desire to reduce carbon emissions are also expected to increase the demand for this market. Grand View Research reported in 2021 that EV charging software and hardware developments are expected to change how EV owners use this technology. For example, some charging technologies can establish the charging time before a driver even plugs in.

According to Grand View Research’s peer-to-peer vehicle charging report, EV manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) are working to strengthen EV charging infrastructure, which is expected to lead to increased p2p charging.

Grand View Research also reported that the residential segment accounted for more than a 61% share of the global revenue in 2021, which is due to OEMs and expanding peer-to-peer networks. However, between 2022 and 2030, commercial is expected to have the fastest growth rate.

North America accounts for over 35% of the global revenue of the peer-to-peer EV charging market.

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Electrical Contractor Livonia MI

Truxell Electric offers full service electrical contracting including but not limited to:

Lighting Design & Automation

Full spec services for new lighting or retro-fit, as well as lighting control & daylight harvesting

LED Lighting Upgrades

Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional LED upgrades.

Site Lighting

Complete design, build exterior lighting with full automation.

Generator Systems

Design-Build generator systems for residential & commercial

Custom Residential Homes

State of the art, energy efficient LED equipment for your home.

Commercial Build Outs

Commercial build outs for retail, wholesale, restaurants, dealerships, etc.

OUR STORY

In 1982 Kerry Truxell begin his electrical career in Ann Arbor Michigan for a small electrical contractor completing energy efficient lighting upgrades in many multiple family complexes. His younger brother Tod Truxell joined him in 1983 and they continued to perform lighting upgrades unit 1986 when Tod took a position as an electrical wireman in the residential field.

Shortly thereafter Kerry accepted a management position with a large electrical contractor based out of Bloomfield Hills Michigan. Kerry worked very closely with the owner and the company grew at a very fast pace. Seeing the need for competent electricians he hired his brother Tod and they continued to work together until the spring of 1991 when they saw an opportunity to start up Truxell Electric. With a very small capital investment the brothers joined forces again and are still operating Truxell Electric together today.

Truxell Electric strives to provide quality in all aspects of our operations. As electrical and lighting enthusiasts ourselves, you can trust that we will make your ideas come to light.

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Electrical Contractor Magazine – Smart Factories – Rick Laezman

From watches to phones, homes and buildings, smart technology has seemingly transformed every aspect of modern life. It should come as no surprise, then, that factories are getting smarter, too.

According to a report form market research firm Markets and Markets, the smart factories market is poised for growth.

“Smart Factory Market With COVID-19 Impact by Component, Solution, Industry, and Region—Global Forecast to 2026” estimates the overall size of the global smart factory market. For further analysis, it also breaks the market into segments such as oil and gas, automotive, energy and power, pharmaceuticals and others.

According to the study, demand is rising in these industries for digital technologies such as the internet of things and artificial intelligence. Increased awareness and emphasis on energy efficiency, resource optimization and cost reduction in the production process are also driving demand for smart technology.

For example, industrial robots are becoming more commonplace in factories around the world. Industrial robots perform tasks such as electronic and mechanical assembly, product testing and materials handling.

The study examines the role of force sensors and how they have helped expand the use of robots and such processes as part insertion; buffing, polishing, and deburring; collecting data for testing and statistical process control; and many other functions.

In addition to robots, many factory environments are also deploying wireless networks coupled with remote or “distributed” autonomous devices outfitted with sensors. These so-called wireless sensor networks (WSN) help factories monitor physical or environmental conditions. WSNs are used in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and water/wastewater treatment.

The study projects that the increasing popularity of industrial robots and WSNs will help drive growth in the smart factories market over the next several years. The global market is projected to reach $134.9 billion by 2026.

Truxell Electric offers full service electrical contracting including but not limited to: Lighting Design, Retrofit, LED upgrades, generator systems, and more.

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The Farmington Hills Department Of Public Works received a LED retrofit makeover for the warehouse, the offices, the repair facility, and the storage facility.

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Project: Farmington Hills Department Of Public Works

The City of Farmington Hills Division of Public Works is responsible for a wide variety of City services including road maintenance, public sidewalks, forestry, street signs, garbage and recycling collection, and City fleet vehicle maintenance.

The DPW is mostly responsible for all aspects of maintenance and operations of roads and streets under the City’s jurisdiction. This includes winter maintenance such as snow plowing, clearing of fallen trees in the roadway and shoulders, sidewalk maintenance, landscaping and storm water management within City rights-of-way.

The DPW oversees all routine maintenance of the City’s street system including pavement patching and replacement, road grading, litter control, street sweeping, roadside mowing and landscaping, forestry services, storm drain maintenance and improvements, ditching, guardrail repairs, sign maintenance, and snow and ice control.  Additionally, City crews provide mowing and litter control services to 40 miles of county roads.

Ensuring safe driving conditions is the primary objective of the road maintenance program.  Improving the aesthetic quality of the street network in the City of Farmington Hills is also a priority.

The DPW also provides Snow & Ice Removal to Sidewalks, School Bus Routes, and other streets. The DPW also handles Trash in the city of Farmington Hills with Waste Management for refuse, recycling, bulk item pickup, and yard waste collection.  The City’s solid waste program provides weekly curbside pickup of garbage and recyclables, and from early April until early December, curbside pickup of yard waste is also offered.

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Electrical Contractor Magazine – Clean Energy Requirement – 2022

State governments are taking the initiative to move energy away from fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions.

According to the environmental policy watchdog Inside Climate News (ICN), nearly a dozen states belong to the venerable “100 percent club.” Membership is reserved for states that require a shift to 100% carbon-free electricity generation or net-zero emissions. Five of those states joined the club last year.

The numbers will likely grow. According to ICN, other states also took steps in the same direction but fell short of adopting a 100% Clean Energy Requirement.

In 2021, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, North Carolina and Rhode Island all adopted new laws requiring the state’s electricity generation to be carbon-free or net zero emissions. Massachusetts and Rhode Island set a target date of 2050, and Oregon is shooting for 2040.

ICN also highlighted Washington state, which passed legislation last year to implement a 100% requirement that was passed two years earlier. The new law creates a carbon trading program that cuts emissions.

The five newcomers join California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Virginia and Washington, which have their own requirements. Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., are also on the list. These governments passed laws in the last six years. The earliest was Hawaii, which passed its law in 2015. Washington, D.C., has the earliest target date of 2032. Oregon’s target date is the next closest, followed by California and Hawaii with target dates of 2045.

ICN also mentions that Nevada and Maine have set goals for reaching 100% clean energy, but they have not adopted requirements.

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