New Survey Finds Rising Concern over Counterfeit Electrical Parts
from The Earth Times
 A rising concern over counterfeit electrical parts—but uncertainty about their actual use—was found in Electrical Contractor Magazine’s 2008 Profile of the Electrical Contractor. Key findings also include a sharp rise in energy efficiency, green/sustainable building and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.More
How Electrical Contractors Can Develop Better Relationships with Electrical Inspectors
from IAEI News
Maintaining positive and effective working relations is essential in business and the electrical trade. We are often asked by electrical contractors, installers, and the public how to get along with local electrical inspectors. More
House Wiring: Looking At Light Switches
from Silicon Chip
A light switch is a light switch, right? You just flick it and the light comes on . . . Of course - but it is very obvious that many people think what goes on behind the architrave or wall is a black art. Magic, even! More
Counterfeit Electrical Safety Tags Becoming Commonplace
from the Dunnville Chronicle
"Imagine a child playing or riding a kiddie ride in a mall or operating a crane machine only seeking enjoyment but instead an electrical current runs through his body with such force the child is thrown backwards and is badly injured." This was the scenario Rocco Papalia put to MPP Toby Barrett in a letter after Papalia became trapped by a web of fraud that cost him tens of thousands of dollars and his business. More
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Designing Power Lines for Strong Winds
from the North County Times
Power lines can be built so that hot wires carrying huge amounts of electricity don't slap against each other in strong winds and send showers of sparks into dry, flammable vegetation and trigger wildfires, industry experts say. But wind-proofing wires is a costly proposition, and some experts say it may be unrealistic to expect wires never to cross in fierce Santa Ana winds in California. More
Inspection Proposal Returned to Committee in Ohio City
from the Daily Jeffersonian
After several people voiced concerns last week to the Cambridge, Ohio, City Council last about proposed legislation that would require landlords in to have their rental properties inspected prior to renting and create a registry of tenants, the issue was referred back to the Legislative Committee for further consideration. More
Utility Solar Assessment (USA) Study Provides Roadmap for Utilities
from Clean Edge
The Utility Solar Assessment (USA) Study, produced by clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge and green-economy nonprofit Co-op America, provides a comprehensive roadmap for utilities, solar companies, and regulators to reach 10% solar in the U.S. by 2025. In just the past year, a number of utilities and solar companies have announced aggressive programs to deploy large-scale solar power projects, including Southern California Edison's plan to install 250 megawatts of distributed solar PV, Duke Energy's stated goal of investing $100 million in rooftop solar, and Pacific Gas & Electric's announcements to invest in thousands of megawatts of concentrating solar power in California's deserts. More
Wind Power Industry Hiring in Huge Numbers
from Grist
As the hype about "green" jobs has grown, the wind-energy industry has done a pretty good job of reporting accurately on their job creation. Industry analysts estimate that wind energy currently employs about 50,000 domestic workers, both on-site at wind farms and down the chain of products and services needed to build, transport, install, and operate all those turbines. More
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