The Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced plans for a new consumer education initiative that will be timed to the upcoming changes in light bulb regulation...More
The solid-state lighting (SSL) revolution taking place in the lighting world today was brought up-to-date at a conference in New York this past March....More
BICSI 002-2010 contains requirements, recommendations, and additional information that should be considered when planning and building a data center, such as site selection, layout, thermal systems, and security...More
Bethesda,Md.-based National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) recently released the latest publication in its Electrical Design Library (EDL)...More
Program developed to help architects, design-build firms, building owners, and contractors plan and deploy efficient IT cabling infrastructure for support of green intelligent buildings...More
Joel Spira has always been fascinated with light — the physics behind it, its psychological and emotional effects on people, and its informational characteristics. This ongoing fascination led to a lifetime of invention, research, development, and innovation in the lighting industry....More
Rosslyn, Va.-based National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 54-2010, "The Strengths and Potentials of Metal Halide Lighting Systems."...More
LEDs have unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for industrial lighting applications. But there are a variety of misconceptions about LEDs, how well they work, how long they last, and more. Digital Lumens developed this whitepaper to dish up the facts around LEDs and address some common misunderstandings....More
An arc flash is associated with the explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc, due to either a phase-to-ground or a phase-to-phase fault. This kind of fault can result from many factors – a dropped tool, accidental contact with electrical systems, buildup of conductive dust, corrosion or improper work conditions.....More
Abstract: In this webinar, Mike will not only explain the current NEC requirements for GFCIs and AFCIs, but he'll explain how they operate, what causes their premature failure, and when they won't provide the safety protection you might have thought they would.
Abstract: This webinar will teach attendees the difference between risk and hazard, and how the choice of system grounding has a direct impact on reliability and safety.
Arlington’s new REVERSIBLE entrance plate not only protects cable but delivers good looks and installation versatility. Use it facing in or out. Non-rusting paintable plastic....More
