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electrical industry news
Business Briefs for the Week of Nov. 16, 2009
Nov 20, 2009 9:12 AM
EMCOR Group, Suntech Power, ILSCO...
Legrand Launches New Web Site
Nov 19, 2009 9:15 AM
Site brings together Legrand brands in one location...
Philips LED Replacement Bulb on List of Best Inventions of 2009
Nov 18, 2009 10:12 AM
TIME magazine includes DOE L Prize entry on annual list...
Hubbell Lighting Product Selection Guide Goes Electronic
Nov 17, 2009 2:10 PM
Guide is available online and on CD...
Business Briefs for the Week of Nov. 9, 2009
Nov 13, 2009 9:52 AM
PayneCrest Electric, Ferraz Shawmut, PEARL...
Product Of The Year
2010 Product of the Year Competition
The EC&M Product of the Year competition was established in 2000 to honor excellence in new product development in the electrical industry. Now in its tenth year, the prestigious awards program showcases the most innovative products of the past year and recognizes the talent and commitment of the people involved with every aspect of development, from concept through sales. EC&M is proud to bestow these awards on inventive products that ensure electrical professionals are able to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
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AEE Market Research Launches Series of Research Reports
Nov 18, 2009 10:55 AM
In response to increased interest in the energy business marketplace, Atlanta-based AEE Market Research is introducing a series of market research reports that support market development...
Construction Market Forecast Calls for 11% Jump in 2010
Nov 9, 2009 10:27 AM
Gains in housing and public works will offset declines in commercial and manufacturing building...
EPA’s Lead-Safe Program Open to Contractors
Nov 9, 2009 10:13 AM
By April 2010, all firms that disturb lead paint as part of their work in pre-1978 homes, schools, and other buildings must be certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....
Consensus Legislative Proposal on Outdoor Lighting Standards Announced
Nov 3, 2009 3:06 PM, Source: The National Electrical Manufacturers Association
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced landmark consensus legislation, which will, for the first time ever, set federal efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting....
States’ Focus on Energy Efficiency Unaffected by Recession
Oct 26, 2009 2:03 PM
The current recession doesn’t appear to be sidetracking state-level efforts to make the most of energy efficiency...
most popular articles
Short-Circuit Calculation Methods
By Massimo Mitolo, Ph.D., Chu & Gassman Consulting Engineers
The task may seem overwhelming at first, but following a methodical step-by-step procedure can keep you from getting tripped up...
Understanding the Differences Between Bonding, Grounding, and Earthing
By Larry Ray and S. Frank Waterer, Square D Engineering Services/Schneider Electric
The importance of bonding and grounding in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings cannot be overstated. The grounded circuits of machines...
Understanding The Basics of Wye Transformer Calculations
By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Add this information to what you know about delta transformers and you may be ready to solve power quality problems...
Commercial Load Calculations
By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Knowing how to correctly size loads in commercial applications is an essential skill for electricians...
Understanding Induction Motor Nameplate Information
By Ed Cowern, P.E., Baldor Electric Co.
Keeping the language common among manufacturers is critical to making motors interchangeable...
e-newsletters
U.S. Wind Energy Industry Installs Over 1,600 MW in Third Quarter
Nov 12, 2009 3:24 PM
Washington D.C.-based American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) recently reported that the U.S. wind energy industry installed 1,649MW of new power-generating capacity in the third quarter...
BPU Approves 51MW Expansion for PSE&G's Solar Program
Nov 12, 2009 3:23 PM
Newark, N.J.-based New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently approved a $143-million expansion to the solar loan program by Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G)...
North American Business Conditions Readings Retreat Modestly in October
Nov 12, 2009 3:22 PM
Rosslyn, Va.-based National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions lost ground in October for the first time in four months, falling 6.7 points...
AGC Calls for Additional Measures to Prevent Further Construction Job Losses
Nov 12, 2009 3:21 PM
Unemployed construction workers continue to outnumber unemployed workers in any other sector...
