As a society, we learn about the world and advance our well-being through science and engineering. The United States may be known for its higher education; however, when compared to many other countries, we lack a strong focus on educating scientists and engineers....More
In 2012, the U.S. economy managed to avoid entering another recession, despite estimates toward the end of the year that put the risk at around 40%....More
Solid-state lighting (SSL) is shaping up to be a remarkably complex technology, combining the sciences of light and color with the potential to provide many features that were previously unattainable in a lighting system....More
Most people in the construction industry are familiar with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. A similar initiative introduced by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) called the Living Building Challenge (LBC) seeks to set a higher standard when it comes to advancing energy-efficient facilities....More
Cooperation on eMobility standardization was the focus of discussion during a Transatlantic Roundtable organized by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)...More
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI/NEMA WC 67-2012, "Standard for Uninsulated Conductors Used in Electrical and Electronic Applications"...More
Firm will use in-house electrical and low-voltage designers teamed with an experienced construction team to ensure completeness of design, code compliance, and coordination with other trades for the new mixed-use community....More
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering and Lewis and Clark Community College recently signed a 2+2 Program agreement, which allows a student to spend the first two academic years at Lewis and Clark followed by two years at SIUE to obtain a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering....More
Following the implementation of the new efficiency standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFL), NEMA’s T12 lamp shipment index reveals a decline of nearly 40% on a year-over-year basis during Q3 2012. T8s and T12s also posted double digit declines....More
The Medical Center, Columbus, Ga., replaced an aging backup power system with a new central power plant, located across the street from the main hospital in a free-standing building, equipped with four 2,500kW generator sets from MTU Onsite Energy
The Medical Center, Columbus, Ga., replaced a 30-year accumulation of backup generators with a new central power plant equipped with four 2,500kW gen-sets from MTU Onsite Energy...More
White paper outlines the industry’s first and only comprehensive, independent performance rating standard based on lifetime energy production of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules...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 recessed combination power and low voltage boxes – TV BOX™ and Indoor IN BOX™ – offer secure, convenient & easy way to mount LCD or plasma TVs flush against a wall....More
