As 2026 comes into sight, the pace of the clean energy transition is nothing short of inspiring. Solar and wind continue to break records, and sustainable construction is reshaping the way we live and work. The transition is not powered by policies or technology alone, it is driven by people. 

For those of you who might not be fully up to speed, this "drill mandate" essentially aims to promote oil and gas drilling within the US and beyond. This isn't just about extracting more fossil fuels; it’s about potentially redirecting federal funding and attention away from renewable energy initiatives. And what that looks like for many projects is a slowdown in approvals and development on federal lands. A blow to our passion!