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How Hurricanes Impact Electrical Grids

Oct. 22, 2024
Recent storms highlight advantages of microgrids, improved maintenance, and more upgrades to limit power outages.
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DOE Publishes Second Round of Germicidal Ultraviolet Product Test Results

Dec. 10, 2024
The Round 2 CALiPER test results further demonstrate the importance of education and industry standards in the GUV product industry.
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Flexible lighting systems support resiliency in the workplace by providing a comfortable, engaging environment that can quickly adapt over time. Photo by © Jake Holt Photography, courtesy of Lutron Electronics.

Smart Lighting, Robust Data, Better Buildings

Dec. 9, 2024
Three ways smart lighting and shading systems can enhance building performance and the occupant experience.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 468

Dec. 9, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
Courtesy of NREL
PV Breaker

Why PV Inverter Failures May Lead to AC Power Quality Issues

Dec. 4, 2024
Case study examines a common PV inverter failure that can drive uncommon issues in the field — namely, damage to the AC protection equipment from DC fault currents for short periods...
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AI Electrical Design

Intelligent Design

Nov. 21, 2024
Courtesy of Fluke
As artificial intelligence enables more devices to be interconnected with the Internet of Things (IoT), data sharing and more comprehensive system monitoring will become possible.

Harnessing AI to Empower Electrical Contractors

Nov. 21, 2024
An inside look at the next frontier in tool innovation
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Fire Pump

Design Guidelines for Electric Fire Pump Power Services — Part 3 of 3

Nov. 19, 2024
Diving deeper into pertinent NEC power wiring requirements.
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Considerations for Moving Electrical Work Off Site

Nov. 18, 2024
Five points to contemplate regarding prefabrication.
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NEMA Launches Four New Standards

Nov. 18, 2024
The new standards aim to bolster supply chains, improve grid stability, and build resilient infrastructure.