January 2012

COVER STORY

Security Risks

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

How secure are industrial control systems within today's facilities from cyber threats ...

OTHER FEATURES

The Labor Dilemma

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer

As the economy recovers, skilled labor may be scarce...

Seismic Certification Shakes Up Industry

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Joe Weber, ASCO Power Technologies

Electrical contractors can minimize liability by installing only certified equipment...

The Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Systems

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Ryan Mayfield, Renewable Energy Associates

The basics of photovoltaic (PV) equipment and components...

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Light the Way

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

How to install luminaires, lampholders, and lamps in accordance with Art. 410....

Illustrated Catastrophes, January 2012

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

More Code catastrophes uncovered and corrected in these faulty installations...

What's Wrong Here? January 2012

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...

Code Quandaries: Stumped by the Code? January 2012

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, Ward's Dealer Business Magazine, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant

Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions ...

INDUSTRY VIEWPOINT

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief

Industry experts share their knowledge in new monthly opinion column...

INSIDE PQ

Effects of Extreme Temperatures

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Michael A. Stout, Falcon Electric, Inc.

Effects of extreme temperatures on UPS systems...

CONTRACTOR CONNECTION

Electrical Contractor Thrives Despite Tough Economy

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor

Contractor profile on Bryan Hargis, owner of Paris, Texas-based Hargis Electric ...

V/D/V TODAY

Low-Voltage Pathways Can Be a Challenge

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Matt Peterworth, RCDD, P.E., The University of Texas at Austin

Overcoming the challenges of installing low-voltage pathways...

LIGHTING & CONTROL

The Office of the Future

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant

Need for energy efficiency and sustainability expected to drive growth in future office lighting designs...

SPEAKING OUT

Time to End Dependence on Foreign Metals

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Ron Gilcrease, Rogers Electric

Why the United States must reduce its dependence on rare earth metals to keep lamp costs from skyrocketing...

WHAT'S WRONG HERE?

What's Wrong Here? January 2012

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant

Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

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PRODUCT NEWS

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May 25, 2012 8:26 AM

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The Electrician is portable tester that verifies critical power and safety requirements of electric vehicle (EV) chargers...

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