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The New Era of Electric Motor RequirementsAug 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Tom Zind, Freelance Writer Conforming to tougher federal efficiency standards ... |
electrical industry news
GE Teams with Major Utilities, Builders, and Communities to Increase American Home Efficiency by 70%
Sep 2, 2010 9:24 AM
$5 million project with the DOE to employ a mix of energy efficiency and clean power measures to reduce energy usage for new and existing homes...
WD-40 Partners with Rebuilding Together to Search for Tradesperson of the Year
Sep 1, 2010 9:55 AM
Winner will receive trip to Super Bowl...
OPower and Connexus Announce One-Year Energy-Efficiency Results
Aug 31, 2010 9:38 AM
Full year results validate OPower’s consistent impact across varying climates and demographic segments...
Nevada Solar Works LLC to Build 1.3MW Solar PV Project for the City of Reno
Aug 30, 2010 10:56 AM
Funding is being provided by a combination of rebates from NV Energy, federal tax incentives, and payments for the energy produced by the array...
Business Briefs for the Week of Aug. 23, 2010
Aug 27, 2010 9:21 AM
Trimble, Nidec Corp., Ideal Industries, Inc....
2010 Product of the Year Winners
A decade ago, the EC&M Product of the Year competition was established to honor excellence in new product development for the electrical industry. The prestigious Platinum award showcases the most innovative product of the past year and recognizes inventive products that allow electrical design professionals, installers, and maintenance personnel to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
This year's contest pulled in almost 100 submissions — representing almost every major product category offered to the electrical design, construction, and maintenance markets. The quality level and diversity of the entries made it difficult for voters to zero in on just a single item, which once again led to a neck-in-neck final vote tally — with just a few votes separating the Platinum, Gold, and Silver award winners. Read about the Platinum, Gold, and Silver award winners.
around the circuit
Energy Industry Companies Make the Inc. 500 List of Americas Fastest Growing Private Corporations
Sep 2, 2010 2:57 PM
Several leading firms in the energy industry recently earned a spot on Inc. magazine’s prestigious 2010 Inc. 500 list...
Penn State Receives More Than $129 Million to Lead Energy Team
Aug 30, 2010 11:02 AM
Penn State researchers will receive $129 million over the next five years from several federal sources, including the Department of Energy (DOE), and an additional $30 million from Pennsylvania...
Motors Index Surges in Second Quarter of 2010
Aug 25, 2010 2:41 PM
NEMA’s Motors Shipments Index (MSI) rose 7.8% during the second quarter of 2010. On a year-over-year basis, the index registered a 16.1% rate of growth but remains approximately 16% below its peak...
Stanford Engineers Discover New Solar Energy Conversion Process
Aug 18, 2010 11:07 AM
A new process discovered and proven by Stanford engineers simultaneously combines the light and heat of solar radiation to generate electricity...
Stimulus Helps Construction Spending Post Small Gain in June
Aug 17, 2010 5:00 PM
Total construction spending eked out a slight rise in June as gains in stimulus-aided public categories offset decreases in homebuilding and private nonresidential spending...
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
Safety
Sep 2, 2010 3:57 PM
Decide whether the following statement is true or false: A motor and its 480V supply transformer are each provided with a ground rod, so it's safe to put one foot on each ground rod...
NEC in the Facility
Sep 2, 2010 3:50 PM
What NEC Articles are the most important for proper surge protection?...
Troubleshooting Thumb Switches, Part 1
Sep 2, 2010 3:48 PM
We're accustomed to touch screens, which are a part of nearly all mobile devices. Touch screens have been in use for a long time...
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz
Sep 2, 2010 3:47 PM
The office workstations have surge strips. Users plug their computers and monitors into these, and occasionally use the extra receptacles for various other small loads...
You and CMMS, Part 2
Sep 2, 2010 3:38 PM
One feature of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMs) is the ability to track material usage and labor costs...
