Rosslyn, Va.-based National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 54-2010, "The Strengths and Potentials of Metal Halide Lighting Systems."...More
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a new version of its Commercial Lighting Solutions Web tool, expanding energy-saving lighting solutions and approaches to offices and institutional buildings...More
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approves $690 million in funding for the extension of the Gold Line in the San Gabriel Valley...More
After a year of delayed and canceled projects, the electrical design firms on EC&M's 2010 Top 40 list look toward economic recovery and improved backlogs, which may not arrive until 2011...More
What electrical contractors should know about energy code requirements and their exemptions/allowances relating to lighting power density and control...More
Anyone involved in the construction industry knows that extreme weather conditions can affect a project's timeline as well as its success. When Peak to...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.
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