IEC Chesapeake Awarded Educational Energy Grant from the Dominion Virginia Power
Sep 14, 2011,
IEC Chesapeake receives grant for its renewable energy awareness project...
Pike Research Releases Report on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations
Sep 14, 2011,
A new report from Boulder, Colo.-based Pike Research forecasts that by 2017 more than 1.5 million locations to charge vehicles will be available in the United States, with a total of 7.7 million locations worldwide...
NEMA Supports Transfer of DOE Transmission Corridor Authority to FERC
Sep 14, 2011,
Citing its commitment to improving the regulatory environment for the planning, development, siting, and construction of transmission infrastructure, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) weighed in at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in support of the transfer from DOE to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of certain directives regarding transmission corridors authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05)...
Reed Construction Data Includes Possibility of Recession in its Economic Forecast
Sep 14, 2011,
Bernard M. Markstein, Reed Construction Data's chief economist, recently offered a revised prediction, which includes a recession scenario, for the firm's economic forecast...
Producer Price Index for Construction Materials Is Up 7.9% for the Year
Sep 14, 2011,
The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials declined in August, but contractors continue to be squeezed as materials cost increases have outstripped the price of finished buildings over the past year, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released recently by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va....
Roof equipment mounting system
Sep 14, 2011,
Designed as a companion for rooftop equipment, the Roof Equipment Access and Connection Hub (REACH) system provides a stable mounting system for electrical and refrigeration ancillary components and connections...
Safety, September 13, 2011
Sep 13, 2011,
Understanding the purpose of each of the eight sections of a material data safety sheet (MSDS) will help you quickly and efficiently get the information you need about whatever chemicals you're using...
NEC in the Facility, September 13, 2011
Sep 13, 2011,
Commonly misunderstood/misapplied terms, part 6...
When Circuit Boards are Toast, Part 10
Sep 13, 2011,
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz, September 13, 2011
Sep 13, 2011,
Strange things have been happening in the plant lately...
Indirect Maintenance, Part 4
Sep 13, 2011,
Suppose you measured 485V at the supply of a motor and 430V at the motor...
Insulated lugs
Sep 13, 2011,
Color-Keyed insulated lugs eliminate the need for tape, heat-shrink, or cold-shrink insulation after installation...
Data center cabinet
Sep 12, 2011,
This data center cabinet includes a cable-friendly rack, perforated doors, and a rear PDU section that is 6.5 in. deep...
Transfer switch control
Sep 8, 2011,
RTS Series 30-cycle-rated and 3-cycle-rated automatic transfer switches feature the company’s RPTCS microprocessor automatic transfer control system...
Solar junction box
Sep 7, 2011,
This enhanced version of the Hercules junction box features a standardized exterior geometry for automated assembly...
Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake is Proud To Welcome Its Newest Partner Member
Sep 6, 2011,
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake welcomes NABCEP as its newest partner member...
IES Publishes Standard on the Commissioning Process
Sep 6, 2011,
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces a new document on the commissioning process: DG-29-11, "Design Guide for The Commissioning Process Applied to Lighting and Control Systems"...
M.C. Dean, Inc. to Sponsor U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
Sep 6, 2011,
M.C. Dean, Inc. has announced its sponsorship in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011...
Rubber insulating gloves
Sep 6, 2011,
The Chance brand of Lineman Grade Gloves has been expanded to include ratings for low-voltage and high-voltage applications...
IES Announces the 10th Edition of The Lighting Handbook
Sep 2, 2011,
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces the publication of The Lighting Handbook, 10th Ed., the most comprehensive one-volume reference on lighting...
Compression splice kits
Sep 2, 2011,
Homac Copper Flood-Seal compression splice kits require no heat guns, pull cords, cutting, or taping to install a watertight seal...
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls 0.4% in July
Sep 1, 2011,
In a sign that the economy is still in a slump, private nonresidential construction spending slipped 0.4% in July...
The Backup Plan
Sep 1, 2011,
Standby generators keep Winn-Dixie stores operational in the event of a natural disaster or power outage ...
Enclosures
Sep 1, 2011,
Suitable for new or retrofit applications, this line of enclosures includes more than 100 models in a range of sizes...
