Where Do You Fall in the Great Solar Debate?
from Sustainable Industries
 Nobody has quite laid it out in simple terms, but underlying all the activity within and media hype around the solar industry is a simple debate: Is solar actually on the cusp of grid parity, or does it likely still need years of subsidization? Many of the arguments going back and forth in the press all depend heavily on which side of the Great Solar Debate a person falls. The arguments for both are strong. More
EuP — Energy-Using Products Directive
from IAEI News
What will be the exact impact of the EuP directive on U.S. electrical and electronic manufacturers? While difficult to quantify precisely, it is clear that U.S. companies must rethink product development and manufacturing to respond to these challenges. More
Low-voltage Transducers Enable Safe Design
from Engineering Talk
Because multilayer piezo rings operate from a lower voltage supply than standard bulk piezo material, electrical safety is less of a design issue. More
 CSA can test and certify products you are selling at home or exporting to the U.S. and Canada, eliminating the need for duplicate testing - saving you time and money. We test products to Canadian and U.S. standards and issue the CSA Mark for qualified products. CSA International can also test products to European and other national standards. More info
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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Technology
from Electrical Safety Foundation International
Did you know that residential electrical fires reported by the National Fire Protection Association causes on the average nearly 73,000 fires every year? These fires are responsible for 591 deaths, 1,400 injuries and over $1 billion in property losses. However, Electrical technology continues to improve, providing a sager environment for the owners and occupants of dwellings. More
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Product Showcase: Eti Conformity Services
 Eti Conformity Services is the largest independent testing, maintenance and engineering service company in the United States. With strategically located services centers nationwide, you’ll receive local responsiveness and global capability. For 30 years, the Eti Conformity Services name has been synonymous with quality and experience as well as being known for producing consistent results in electrical testing throughout many industries. When it comes time to conduct your next field evaluation, Eti Conformity has the experience you can trust. More
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UL 1449 and the 2008 NEC
from EC&M
The use of surge protective devices (SPDs) within residential, commercial, and industrial applications has sharply increased over the last decade with the prevalence of computers, other electronics, and the increase in audio/video entertainment systems. As a result, service entrance, branch panel, and cord-connected SPDs have all become commonly used equipment in homes and businesses as well as a necessity for buildings containing critical systems and/or essential services. More
Expert Calls for Electrical Maintenance Protocols
from TradeArabia
The recent spate of fire incidents in Dubai's industrial neighbourhood may be linked to poor adherence of basic protocol for electrical fault prevention including earthing, said a safety expert. Duval Messien, a leader in the field of lightning protection, has urged companies to follow stringent electrical maintenance protocols, like in the EU where enforcement of maintenance protocols is stringently followed.
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Group Questions Safety of Verizon Product
from the Times Union
The watchdog group Common Cause is asking state regulators to reconsider Verizon's cable TV license for New York City after state inspectors found potential safety hazards with its FiOS fiber-optic systems. Routine inspections found that a "high proportion" of FiOS installations around the state failed to adhere to the National Electrical Code and were not properly grounded. More
Teamwork Helps Linemen Stay Safe, Get Power Back On
from the Florence Morning News via Energy Central Network
Tropical Storm Fay has been pounding the coast of Florida. Whether it's a major power outage or replacing a utility pole with a new unit, teamwork is really what any person attached to a crew of linemen would say makes the job run smoothly. More
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Product Showcase:
Tamper-Resistant Receptacles from Cooper Wiring Devices
 Each year, more than 2,400 children are injured by inserting foreign objects into receptacles.* Cooper’s Tamper-Resistant receptacles provide a solution to protect children from electrical injuries and meet 2008 NEC® section 406.11 specification that states all receptacles installed in dwelling units must be tamper-resistant. Devices are available in single, duplex, decorator, GFCI and ASPIRE Design System configurations. Make sure your inspections meet the latest code. More
*According to a 10-year study of National Electronic Injury Surveillance system (NEISS) data.
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