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A residential electrician uses a multimeter to test a malfunctioning dishwasher.

• install smart energy meters that track the use of electricity and that allow building owners to monitor and reduce their energy use • encourage building owners to install photovoltaic cells that are integrated into roofing shingles to fully or partly power a building via the sun • suggest other alternative energy sources, such as wind and geothermal power, when appropriate • recommend the use of smart power strips, which stop plugged-in electronic devices from using unnecessary energy • encourage customers to install light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs), which are energy-efficient light bulbs that produce illumination that is about 90 percent more efficient than incandescent (traditional) light bulbs

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Careers in Infrastructure: Electricians